Temp - Product Owner - Internet and Mobile Banking

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 digital platforms that support our Corporate clients across the region.
• Defining and owning the product roadmap for EMEA digital channels (e.g., portals, mobile interfaces).
• Acting as the voice of the Customer, ensuring that our digital solutions deliver value and usability.

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

• A passion for delivering intuitive and impactful digital experiences and be Customer-focussed.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• An inclusive mindset, with a strong belief in diverse perspectives and equitable leadership.

This 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 Internet and Mobile Banking, you will lead the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of digital platforms that enable corporate and institutional clients to access and manage their cash management services securely and efficiently.

You will work within the Cash Management Solutions (CMS) Team in ITSD, driving innovation and usability across web and mobile channels.

You will collaborate with regional business teams, compliance, operations and technology stakeholders and vendors, and act as the voice of the customer, ensuring that our digital solutions are intuitive, secure and value-driven.

Our role will enable you to:

• Define and own the product roadmap for Internet and Mobile Banking platforms serving Corporate clients.
• Align product strategy with business goals, client needs and global CMS initiatives.
• Lead delivery teams through backlog grooming, delivery planning and prioritisation.
• Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of features and enhancements across platforms.
• Translate business requirements into clear user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Maintain product documentation, including roadmaps, release notes and functional specs.
• Ensure digital channels meet regulatory standards (e.g., PSD2, GDPR, AML/KYC).
• Partner with our Risk and Compliance teams to embed controls and audit capabilities.
• Monitor product performance, user feedback and analytics to drive continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities for innovation, personalisation and efficiency across digital touchpoints.

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 Cash Management products, Corporate Banking workflows and Client needs.
• Experience with Internet and Mobile Banking platforms, including UX/UI best practices and security standards.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies, product lifecycle management and backlog prioritisation.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision-making skills.
• Exposure to Exposure to Open Banking, PSD2 and mobile authentication frameworks (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!!