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Senior Product Owner - BNP Paribas Fortis (Brussels)

Customer: BNP Paribas Fortis Koningsstraat 97 1000 Brussels Belgium
Dates: 2026-05-25 — 2026-12-31
Arrangements: Full-time freelance; Brussels work location; travel to Paris once a quarter
Apply before: 2026-06-19
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Description

BNP Paribas Fortis is looking for a Senior Product Owner for the International Payments X-Border Tribe within the Cash Management Competence Center. This team coordinates and delivers international payments products for BNPP worldwide. The mission supports an ambitious strategic plan to develop international payments with innovative functionalities.

You will represent the business inside an agile squad and act as the interface between Product Managers, Business Initiative Leaders and IT teams. Your role includes identifying and analysing business needs, managing the squad backlog, setting priorities and aligning planning with regulatory, migration and innovation initiatives.

The position requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently in a structured way. You will liaise with stakeholders, support clear requirements management and help guarantee customer satisfaction. The mission is based in Brussels, with travel to Paris once a quarter.

Top Reasons to Apply
Payments strategy
★★★★★
Global scope
★★★★★
Agile ownership
★★★★★
Stakeholder impact
★★★★☆
International exposure
★★★★☆
Responsibilities
Identify business needs
Analyse requirements
Manage squad backlog
Prioritise squad tasks
Manage risks and issues
Must Have
5+ years experience
Conceptual modelling
MS Office expertise
IT systems understanding
French and English
Nice to Have
Agile methodology
International payments
Workflow processes
Dutch language
Treasury or finance

Detailed Skills Requested

Technical Skills

Mandatory
  • Experience with conceptual modelling techniques and methods.
  • Good expertise in MS Office.
  • Good understanding of IT systems and testing.
  • Good understanding of workflow processes.
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience.
Preferred
  • Knowledge of agile methodology.
  • Good understanding of international payments processing.
  • Experience in treasury management, finance or payments.

General Skills

  • Strong analytical skills and conceptual thinking.
  • Strong communicator, diplomatic and customer-oriented.
  • Structured approach and ability to work independently.
  • Negotiation and persuasion skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset.
  • Quality-minded with an eye for detail.
  • Goal-oriented and open to change.
  • Leadership and decision-making ability.

Language Requirements

  • French: strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • English: strong written and spoken communication skills.
  • Dutch: plus.

Education and Travel

  • Bachelor/Master or equivalent by experience in treasury management, finance or payments.
  • Travel to Paris once a quarter.