Temp - Cash Management Solutions Product Owner

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets.

Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

SMBC Group EMEA are looking for a Product Owner for our Cash Management Solutions department to join our team.

This role is part of a rapidly growing CMS Team with a large and strategic mandate under the Transaction Banking Programme, focused on transforming how we deliver Cash Management services across EMEA.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Leading the vision, strategy and delivery of integration products that support our Corporate clients across the region.
• Defining and maintaining the product roadmap for Corporate Integration channels.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for integration product capabilities and enhancements.

For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:

• A focus on clients, on delivering excellence and a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• A technical curiosity and be comfortable working with integration and connectivity solutions.
• An inclusive mindset, with a strong belief in diverse perspectives and equitable leadership.

This role will be based within Sumitomo Mitsui Finance Dublin Limited (SMFD), a wholly owned subsidiary of SMBC and is growing rapidly as a Centre of Excellence for the bank’s universal banking business across EMEA.  It provides a range of technology and operational support services, aligned to SMBC’s growth, innovation, and transformation strategies.

Position Description

As a Product Owner for Corporate Integration, you will co-lead the vision, strategy and delivery of integration products that support our Corporate clients across the region.

You will work within the Cash Management Solutions (CMS) Team in ITSD, driving the development and enhancement of solutions essential for enabling secure, scalable and real-time integration between our Corporate clients and the Bank’s Cash Management platforms.

You will collaborate with regional business teams, compliance, operations and technology stakeholders and vendors, and ensure timely and high-quality delivery of integration features and connectivity solutions.

Our role will enable you to:

• Define and maintain the product roadmap for Corporate Integration channels.
• Align product strategy with client needs, regulatory requirements and global TB objectives.
• Collaborate with regional business teams, technology partners, compliance and operations.
• Act as the primary point of contact for integration product capabilities and enhancements.
• Lead delivery teams through backlog grooming, delivery planning and prioritisation.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of integration features and connectivity solutions.
• Translate business and technical requirements into user stories and functional specifications.
• Maintain integration guides, documentation and onboarding materials for clients and partners.
• Ensure integration products meet security, authentication and data protection standards.
• Partner with risk and compliance teams to embed controls and support audit readiness.
• Monitor usage, performance, and client feedback to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to enhance reliability, scalability and onboarding efficiency.

What will you bring to the role?

• Strong and demonstrable experience as a Product Owner or Product Manager in banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of corporate integration technologies (Host-to-Host, APIs, SFTP).
• Familiarity with Cash Management workflows and Client onboarding processes.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and product lifecycle management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exposure to ISO 20022, SWIFT messaging, Open Banking APIs (desirable).
• Product Owner certification e.g., CSPO, SAFe PO/PM (desirable).

Competencies

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

• Hybrid and flexible working 
• Competitive paid leave days
• Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance 
• Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services  
• Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities 
• Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!