Vice President-Core Banking Product Owner / Business Analyst (IT)

Job description

**Why Mizuho** At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who share the same ambition and drive, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the world’s leading and growing banks. **About the Team** Regulatory & Compliance Technology function is part of Corporate Services Technology group and focused on delivering strategic platforms and solutions across Core Banking Technology domain **Role Summary** Product Owner / Business Analyst (Core Banking) is responsible for bridging business, and technology teams to deliver strategic Core Banking, Transaction Banking, Payments platforms. This role requires strong domain expertise, experience operating in Agile environments, and ownership of end-to-end requirements lifecycle—from ideation to implementation and UAT. **Key Responsibilities** **Senior Product Manager / Product Owner** - Product roadmap definition, - Backlog management, business analysis, functional specifications, - Stakeholder management, and end-to-end program delivery. **Payments & Core Banking** - Strong experience in Core Banking and global payments domain - ISO 20022 adoption, payment middleware - SWIFT MT/MX, FedWire, CHIPS - Core banking integration **Agile Delivery & Execution** - Work within an Agile operating model (Scrum / SAFe) to support iterative delivery - Define and manage user stories, acceptance criteria, backlog prioritization - Act as a liaison between business users and technical teams - Drive change adoption and ensure business readiness for new implementations **Qualifications** - 12+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst, preferably in BFSI or corporate banking - Requirements lifecycle management and stakeholder engagement - Deep domain knowledge in: - Core Banking Domain - Products like FlexCube, Finacle, T24 etc - Payments - Certifications such as CSPO, CSM, CBAP, or IIBA-AAC are desirable - Hands-on experience in Agile / Scrum delivery models - Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills - Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or relevant certifications preferred **Organization Overview** Mizuho Global Services (MGS) Pune is being established as a scalable, cost-efficient delivery center that enhances operational stability, resilience, and innovation by accelerating the migration of mature technology capabilities offshore. It enables significant cost savings, strengthens access to engineering rich talent, and provides global delivery coverage across regions. Designed to support technology, operations and shared services delivery, innovation and future expansion, the Pune center will also evolve into a global training hub, building skilled talent capable of independently managing enterprise platforms. We are an integral part of Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s leading financial institutions with a strong global presence across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package aligned with industry standards and local market practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Employment is subject to applicable background verification checks in accordance with Indian laws and company policies.