UMO · 2 months ago
Associate Product Owner - Accounting Squad
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expUMO is a stealth-mode FinTech venture aiming to evolve the way people experience money by building a unified, AI-powered modern money platform. The Associate Product Owner will support the Product Manager in delivering the Internal Finance/Accounting strategy and conducting research tasks related to transaction reconciliation and ledger accuracy.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Support the Product Manager in shaping and delivering the Internal Finance/Accounting strategy across the neobank's operations
Conduct research tasks related to transaction reconciliation, ledger accuracy, and general ledger (GL) integration—including sourcing, analyzing, and structuring financial datasets for feature development
Deep-dive into user stories drafted by the PM: validate requirements, refine acceptance criteria, and ensure clarity for development teams
Maintain the product backlog in Jira, manage sprint tasks, and support cross-functional coordination
Prepare structured documentation, financial process flows, meeting notes, and visual diagrams to support clear communication within the team
Assist developers and the Finance/Accounting teams with operational questions and contribute to continuous documentation updates in Confluence
Perform lightweight data and market research, help PM with fulfilling input research data for deep diving, do competitive research on core banking or accounting systems to improve product decisions and internal efficiency
Collaborate with engineering teams and Financial Controllers to translate business needs into technical tasks
Qualification
Required
1-2 years of experience as an Associate Product Manager/Business Analyst, Product Owner, or Product Coordinator, preferably in fintech, core banking, or internal accounting systems
Solid understanding of basic accounting fundamentals—double-entry bookkeeping, GL structure, and reconciliation processes
Awareness of financial and regulatory compliance for banking/fintech products in Europe (e.g., IFRS, local reporting standards)
Strong analytical and organizational skills—ability to handle multiple research and documentation tasks simultaneously
Proficiency in data representation and understanding financial data models
Experience creating visual artifacts (diagrams, flow charts)
Hands-on experience with bug tracking and requirements management tools like Jira/Confluence
Familiarity with Agile delivery processes, backlog management, and user story documentation
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (at least B1)
Product-oriented mindset with attention to detail and a structured approach to problem solving
Preferred
Prior experience in Finance, Regulatory Reporting, or ERP implementation projects
Hands-on use of financial modeling or business intelligence (BI) tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
Basic knowledge of SQL or APIs for inspecting and validating financial data
Benefits
A highly competitive salary package that recognizes your expertise and contribution.
Embrace a remote-first environment with flexible working hours, designed to support your work-life harmony.
Annual Leave- 24 days, dedicated paid sick leave, and Public Holidays.
Grow your skills with a dedicated learning budget and clear pathways for accelerated career development.
Company
UMO
UMO is a stealth-mode FinTech venture aiming to evolve the way people experience money by building a unified, AI-powered, yet deeply human modern money platform across fiat, crypto, and investments—subject to regulatory approvals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase