Product Owner - Commercial Lending Operations Remote - USA,USA About Us SolomonEdwardsGroup, LLC (“SolomonEdwards”) is a full-service professional services firm offering financial, operational, and technology consulting and operations support. We work with some of the world’s most prominent companies to help them envision and achieve a better future. We know that our consulting services are only as meaningful as the people and talent behind them, and we are committed to recruiting incredibly talented, committed, collaborative individuals who can help us deliver exceptional client service. For more information, visit SolomonEdwards Position Summary: The Product Owner will be responsible for establishing and leading a product and support team within lending and trade services, ensuring alignment with bank goals and driving the successful execution of technology deliverables. This role requires a strong background in commercial lending operations, Agile methodologies, and product ownership, along with experience building departments, frameworks, and processes from the ground up. The ideal candidate will provide strategic direction, manage a team, define testing standards, and establish KPIs to measure product success. Essential Duties: • Lead and manage a team of Product Owners, providing mentorship, guidance, and oversight. • Develop and implement product strategy and framework aligned with the bank’s goals and transformation roadmap. • Define and establish product ownership and testing standards to drive consistency and quality. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to onboard users to new products and processes. • Act as the primary liaison between business, technology, and design teams, ensuring seamless execution. • Establish KPIs to measure product success, user satisfaction, and areas for continuous improvement. • Guide the analysis and testing of technology deliverables, ensuring alignment with expectations and quality standards. • Work closely with senior leadership to report progress, address challenges, and drive opportunities for improvement. • Lead efforts to build processes, frameworks, and standards, ensuring scalability and efficiency. • Provide strategic and operational leadership to an inherited team, ensuring clear direction, structure, and accountability. Qualifications: • Must have experience in commercial lending operations, Agile, and product ownership. • Proven experience in leading teams and building departments from scratch. • Strong ability to develop and implement frameworks, processes, and testing criteria. • Experience working in complex banking environments and influencing cross-functional teams. • Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strategic, customer-first mindset. • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Skills and Job-Specific Competencies: • Experience in Agile product ownership within a banking or financial services environment. • Deep understanding of lending and trade services products and operations. • Ability to drive organizational change and establish new workstreams. Travel Requirements: No travel will be required, unless at the client's discretion. Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities upon request to enable them to perform essential functions. This role may require mobility to attend in-person meetings, sitting or standing for extended periods, and the use of telephone, computer, or other electronic communication devices. Salary Range: SolomonEdwards values your unique and individual experience and background. As such, we take a comprehensive approach when determining compensation for our roles. The compensation for this specific role is based on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to, education, licensure and certifications, location, experience, and training. A reasonable estimate for the current hourly range for this role is $60 - 70. Benefits: We are committed to providing health and financial stability by offering a comprehensive suite of benefits. Benefits include access to top-tier employers and job opportunities, health insurance, sick leave, and 401(k). Inclusion and Diversity Statement: SolomonEdwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We firmly believe in fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. All employees, including managers and supervisors, are responsible for upholding our EEO and diversity principles. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We value the contribution and wisdom of the team. At SolomonEdwards, we have built a vibrant and inclusive community. 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