Sr. Product Owner - Charlotte, NC

W2 Candidates only

Work Type: Hybrid (3 days onsite per week)

We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Product Owner to join our team in Charlotte, NC. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in data or regulatory reporting, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), client onboarding due diligence, and/or economic sanctions. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving product strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality solutions in a fast-paced environment.

• • Lead the development and prioritization of the product backlog, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions related to data management, regulatory reporting, AML, client onboarding, and economic sanctions.

  • Oversee monitoring, surveillance, and testing activities, including transaction and conformance testing.

  • Ensure effective control design and implementation to mitigate risk and ensure process efficiency.

  • Interpret and apply relevant laws, rules, and regulations to inform product decisions.

  • Drive risk management, issue management, and audit readiness activities across product areas.

  • Work with data teams to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of regulatory data.

  • Provide clear, concise communication of complex test results and data findings to stakeholders.

  • Maintain a strong focus on quality execution, clear documentation, and collaborative teamwork.

  Required Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of experience in data or regulatory reporting, AML, client onboarding due diligence, and/or economic sanctions.

  • Strong experience in monitoring, surveillance, and testing (including transaction and conformance testing).

  • Solid background in process management, effective control design, and risk management.

  • Proven audit and compliance experience.

  • Expertise in the interpretation of laws, rules, and regulations relevant to the financial industry.

  • Experience with issue management and resolution.

  • Familiarity with data management and data governance concepts.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking abilities.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex test results clearly and concisely to a wide audience.

  • Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage multiple concurrent priorities.

  Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working in financial services, banking, or regulatory environments.

  • Prior experience using Agile/Scrum methodologies.

  Soft Skills:

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and quality-focused.

  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships across teams.

  • Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

  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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