Sr. Product Owner -Charlotte, NC

• W2 Candidates only

Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

We are seeking an experienced Sr. Product Owner to join our team in Charlotte, NC. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in data or regulatory reporting, with hands-on expertise in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Client Onboarding Due Diligence, and/or Economic Sanctions. This role will play a critical part in driving product strategy, managing stakeholder expectations, and ensuring high-quality delivery in a highly regulated environment.

• • Serve as the primary Product Owner for initiatives related to monitoring, surveillance, and compliance testing, including transaction and conformance testing.

  • Manage and refine product backlogs, prioritize features, and define clear acceptance criteria to deliver value to stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, compliance, and business stakeholders, to ensure successful delivery.

  • Apply process management principles to design effective controls and oversee their implementation.

  • Lead efforts in risk management, issue management, and audit preparation.

  • Interpret complex laws, rules, and regulations to ensure the product is compliant with industry standards and regulatory expectations.

  • Analyze large volumes of data quickly and accurately to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Ensure alignment with data management and data governance best practices.

  • Communicate complex testing results and regulatory interpretations in a clear, concise, and collaborative manner.

  • Provide thorough and clear documentation to support audit and compliance requirements.

  Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in data or regulatory reporting, Anti-Money Laundering, Client Onboarding Due Diligence, and/or Economic Sanctions.

  • Strong experience with:

    • Monitoring, surveillance, and testing (including transaction and conformance testing)

    • Process management and effective control design

    • Risk management and audit processes

    • Issue management and resolution

    • Interpretation and application of laws, rules, and regulations

  • Familiarity with data management and data governance concepts.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and collaborative manner.

  • Strong team player with a focus on high-quality execution and thorough documentation.

  Additional Information:

  • Candidates must be local to Charlotte, NC, and within a 45-mile radius.

  • This role requires on-site presence 3 days per week.

  TopTech Talent is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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