Аn international fintech startup Akropolis which solves pension shortfall problems by building the next generation pensions and savings infrastructure on the blockchain is ready to hire a Product Owner.
Reporting to the CEO& COO, this role will:
Define a product roadmap that is focused on delivering value to our customers in the short term while setting a clear direction for the product in the long term;
Take broad, conceptual, and complex ideas and turn them into useful products for our users;
Design and prototype flows, user stories and experiences that are simple and elegant;
Contribute to high-level strategic decisions with the rest of the team;
Oversee the user experience and quality of our products from conception through launch;
Control deadlines and set deliverables for the current product, and create new products;
Prepare reports, blogposts and other documentation;
Continually groom the product backlog, create and prioritise well defined user stories and clearly communicate these to the development team during planning meetings;
Devise strategies to gather regular feedback and information from numerous sources to effectively validate and manage the performance of the product on an ongoing basis;
Understand that there is much more to a good product than just a pretty UI, and empower the team to build the product in a way that delivers value quickly but sustainably.
Essential Skills
Proven track record building successful products as a Product Owner and able to clearly articulate what makes a good product;
Strong communication skills and ability to articulate your design decisions;
Knowledge of the Web3 technology stack and distribution systems design;
Familiarity with DeFi (Decentralised Finance) ecosystem and evolving product design trends;
The ability to think at a high level about product strategy and vision;
Ability to work with remote team, high level of self-management, high stress resistance;
Must be organised, have good judgment and adept at balancing other people’s input with clear decision making;
Ability to take the lead in a fast moving start up;
Technically competent and able to understand and communicate technical constraints to non-technical stakeholders;
Strong verbal and written communication skills. Advanced level in English is the must (fluent speaker). Ability to negotiate and exert influence to get win-win outcomes;
Strong interest and track record in fintech and/or open-source;
BS/BA degree in a technical or financial discipline;
Experience in web3/DeFi ecosystem is a huge advantage
Desirable Skills
Experience with blockchain platforms like Ethereum and Corda;
Experience working with Confluence, Jira and Trello, Finra;
Experience working with remote teams.
What we offer
Working with an international team of world-class professionals with experience in finance, pension, blockchain and crypto industries;
A fulfilling, challenging and flexible work experience;
Competitive salary, performance-based bonuses;
Flexible working hours;
Practically unlimited professional and career growth opportunities.
