IT Product Owner

We are looking for a product owner in banking at Aktia IT to work both in small-scale development and application maintenance

The banking business is built on well-functioning IT services. Do you want to take part in ensuring working and efficient banking applications? Are you interested in a role that combines business insight, as well as application development and maintenance in an environment where partners play a significant role? We have a position for you who wants to do things that matter, in accordance with the values of Aktia – courageously, skilfully, together.

Our unit oversees the development and maintenance of banking and life insurance applications. We work in close collaboration with both business areas, but also in application development and with our maintenance partners.

Our team is small but capable and consists of experienced and competent specialists with broad responsibilities who act independently in their respective areas of responsibility. We give you responsibility, but also support you in taking ownership of your duties. Although the work is independent, you will not have to tackle tasks alone. We particularly appreciate an active and independent approach to work, as well as openness and a can-do attitude.

About the position

As a product owner, you oversee the small-scale development, functionality and implementation of banking in cooperation with the business area, partners and other specialists in the team. You will also strongly participate in the incident and problem management within your area and lead agreed cooperation forums.

The tasks relate to:

• leading partner cooperation and collaborating with Aktia's business areas in the capacity of both service manager and product owner
• ensuring functional and high-quality small-scale development
• ensuring the functionality of continuous services, assessing incidents, handling problem registrations related incidents, and advancing repairs
• monitoring service levels (SLA)

You are also involved in planning and implementing development projects and continuous improvements.

What we expect from you

• experience in banking and in working with systems and processes
• experience of smooth partner cooperation
• capability to act and lead in a matrix organisation
• proactiveness, persistence, good cooperation skills and a willingness to learn
• a team player attitude

We offer you

• an interesting and impactful IT role in banking,
• the opportunity to grow as a specialist and expand your skills,
• the support of an inspiring and competent team,
• a competitive salary and comprehensive employee benefits, and
• flexible work models and a pleasant work community.

Further information

For additional information about the position or working at Aktia, please contact Esa Puotinen, tel. +358 50 347 3107 or [email protected]. The best way to reach Esa is on Tuesday 27th May 16-17 0’clock, Friday 30th May 8-9 o’clock or Monday 2nd June 15-17 o’clock. Please note that we do not accept applications by e-mail.

If you're excited about becoming part of Aktia's journey, please submit your CV and cover letter by 5th June 2025.

Please be aware that background checks (such as credit check and drug test) and also security clearance vetting are part of our recruitment process for the person to be recruited due to regulatory requirements.