Senior Product Owner

Who We Are
At Momentum Financial Services Group, we help people move forward by reimagining how money works for those who need it most. With more than 40 years of experience, we’re the team behind Money Mart—Canada’s largest non-bank branch network—and a leader in financial solutions for underserved communities.

From short-term loans to money transfers and prepaid cards, we power the products, technology, and operations that connect over a million customers a year to the money they need, when they need it.

At MFSG, we come together across teams and departments to create something bigger than ourselves: solutions that remove barriers and give people access to money they might not get anywhere else. Whether you're solving problems, building systems, or shaping strategy, your work fuels real support for real people.

We’ve Got You Covered

• Compensation Philosophy: Our strategy is simple—we aim to match the market. We regularly review industry standards to ensure our total rewards package is competitive and fair.

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Enjoy the opportunity for a discretionary bonus based on individual performance and company success.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Our benefits include health and dental plans with 100% of the premiums covered. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program to support your mental well-being and provide resources for personal challenges.

• Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our robust retirement savings options, ensuring you’re set for the long haul.

• Hybrid Work Environment: Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance remote work with in-office. When you're at our corporate head office, enjoy a relaxed and collaborative environment featuring breakout rooms for brainstorming and unwinding, plus a variety of snacks to keep you energized throughout the day.

• Perks and Rewards: Enjoy reimbursement for tuition assistance and professional development, discounts through Perkopolis and participate in our rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contributions.

The Job: Senior Product Owner
As a Senior Product Owner, you will partner with business owners and executives to shape the product vision and roadmap. You will prioritize the backlog, refine business requirements, and translate them into technical specifications, ensuring smooth delivery across design, technology, and operations. This role requires balancing customer needs with business objectives, while managing risks, making decisions, and ensuring quality outcomes.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a deep understanding of customer needs and market trends to guide product decisions

• Collaborate with technology teams to align product vision with technical solutions and architecture

• Communicate product vision and progress clearly to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency

• Gather and incorporate feedback from internal and external stakeholders to adjust product strategy

• Partner with UX/UI teams to deliver seamless, intuitive customer experiences

• Coordinate with IT, commercial, marketing, operations, and other teams to drive new product launches and enhancements

• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications for development teams

• Co-develop user stories with Business Analysts and manage backlog prioritization using Agile practices

• Lead feature prioritization and ensure delivery of the most impactful features on time

• Plan and track the product lifecycle from inception to launch, ensuring operational readiness

• Act as the primary contact for IT teams, prioritizing work and supporting decision-making

• Approve releases, ensuring high-quality delivery in partnership with QA teams

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, maintaining focus on security and privacy

• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the product lifecycle

• Collaborate with Fraud, Risk, and supporting functions to adjust processes based on evolving needs

• Drive continuous improvement, delivering incremental revenue and enhanced customer experiences

• Participate in steering committees to provide status updates on projects and defects

• Monitor and analyze product performance, using data to inform future strategy

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Proven experience as a Product Owner or in product management, business analysis, or consulting

• Background in financial services with understanding of industry requirements and customer needs

• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience in Agile environments

• Skilled communicator with excellent presentation and leadership abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a customer-first mindset

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in parallel

• Experience with full product lifecycle management from conception through launch

• Proficiency in product management tools such as Jira, Trello, Smartsheet, MS Project, or GanttPRO

• Collaborative mindset, able to align and work effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders

Education + Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field

• 5+ years of experience in product ownership, management, or equivalent role

• Direct experience in financial services or fintech strongly preferred

• Proven success managing backlogs, leading Agile ceremonies, and delivering customer-facing products

Ready to take ownership of products that directly shape customer experiences and business success? Apply now and help us deliver innovative solutions that make a real impact.

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