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Product Owner

Toronto, ON
Hybrid
Posted Aug 25, 2026
1 position

$60–$65 / hour

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Apply by: Sep 24, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Office presence: 4 days per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

The Product Owner will manage payment modernization initiatives, focusing on real-time payments and correspondent banking. They will be responsible for requirements documentation and analysis using AI tools and Agile methodologies.

Job details

Job Title: Product Owner (Payments SME) Location: Toronto, ON Work Arrangement: Hybrid (4 days a week in office) Employment Type: Contract Duration: 06-12 Months Pay Rate: CAD 60-65/hour Incorporated Domain: BFSI Application Deadline: Aug. 30th, 2026 SKILLS REQUIRED: 5+ years as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in financial services technology 3+ years’ experience in FX and settlements Business systems analyst skill set Agile/Scrum experience in a large, matrixed organization Experience with payment modernization: real-time payments, correspondent banking, sanctions screening Familiarity with FX risk concepts: counterparty exposure, limit monitoring, etc Regulatory reporting knowledge Proficiency with Jira and Confluence Hands-on experience in using AI tools (GitHub, Copilot) to assist with requirements documentation and analysis SWIFT messaging: MT202/MT103 (payments); ISO 20022 equivalents (pacs, fxtr) FX Products-Rates & Pricing EEOC Compliance: We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. DISCLAIMER AI Usage Policy: Pacer Group uses AI to assist in screening applications. Final hiring decisions are made by human recruiters based on qualifications and experience.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires over 5 years of experience as a Product Owner or Business Analyst in financial services with specific expertise in FX, settlements, and SWIFT messaging. Proficiency in Jira, Confluence, and AI tools like GitHub Copilot is expected.