Bilingual Product Owner – Spanish, Data Projects

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Hybrid | Downtown, Toronto

Duration: Until 07/17/2026

Our client a leading financial institution in Downtown Toronto is looking for a Bilingual Product Owner – Spanish, Data Projects to define and communicate a compelling product vision aligned with business goals and customer needs. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with one of the Top 5 Banks in Canada.

Typical Day in role:

Product Strategy & Vision

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, SMEs, and end users to shape the roadmap and prioritize features based on value, risk, and impact.
  • Maintain and evolve the product backlog to reflect changing priorities and insights.

Backlog Management & Delivery

  • Own the release and iteration backlog, ensuring alignment with the product vision.
  • Lead the creation of user stories, acceptance criteria, and supporting documentation.
  • Break down epics into clear, testable features and user stories.

Agile Team Collaboration

  • Actively participate in agile ceremonies including planning, stand-ups, retrospectives, and demos.
  • Review and approve completed work based on defined acceptance criteria.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and the agile team, shielding the team from distractions.

Customer-Centric Execution

  • Champion high-quality delivery and exceptional user experience.
  • Use data, research, and feedback to validate features and inform decisions.
  • Ensure all backlog items are traceable to the product vision and business value.

Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Partner with Agile Coaches and other Product Owners to share best practices and accelerate agile maturity.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including executives.
  • Contribute to organizational learning by mentoring peers and promoting agile principles.

Must-Have Skills:

  • 5–7 years of progressive experience in product development or management.
  • Proven success in agile environments and familiarity with the full product lifecycle.
  • Experience in financial services or data-driven projects is highly desirable.
  • Fluency in Spanish and English is required to support regional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.

Nice-To-Have Skills:

  • Experience with (e.g., Jira, Confluence)
  • Brings a diverse background with experience in small, commercial, and large corporations.

Soft Skills Required:

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
  • A master’s degree or MBA is considered an asset.

Finance professional is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all team members and clients feel like they belong. We seek applicants with a wide range of abilities and we provide an accessible candidate experience. We advocate for you and welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, or age.