Why this role? Small and medium businesses are the backbone of the German economy. Yet most of them manage their finances by hand, across disconnected systems, with tools built for large enterprises. We want to change that. As part of the cooperative banking group, we reach a customer base across Germany that few startups can match. We are among the first to bring AI-driven financial products to this segment at real scale. What we are missing is the person who turns strategy into a shipped product. Our product manager sets the direction. Features then need someone who breaks them down, refines them with the team, and carries them to release. That is the gap you fill. Your mission You turn our product strategy into a prioritized roadmap, sharp user stories, and shipped features. You work daily with the product manager, lead engineer, engineers, and designer. You own the path from idea to release. What you'll do From strategy to deliverables Translate business goals into a prioritized roadmap, epics, and actionable user stories Write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria Prioritize the backlog and make trade-off decisions on scope versus timelines Bring solution proposals backed by industry research Sprint execution Prepare and run sprint planning and deep refinement sessions Manage the Jira board and keep delivery visible for everyone Solve daily questions directly with the lead engineer, engineers, and designer Quality Define test cases and validate features before release Run manual QA at first, then automate it step by step Data and automation Pull your own data with SQL and build the dashboards you need Define and track product metrics: KPIs, funnels, retention Automate repetitive processes with AI and no-code tools where it creates value What to expect A small team where each person takes full ownership and delivers autonomously Startup pace with the backing and reach of a major banking group Deliberate, growing use of AI, judged only by the value it creates for customers and for us New technologies arrive fast, and we expect everyone to pick them up quickly Structures are still forming, and you help build them Your profile Must-haves: 2 years as a Product Owner or in a similar product role in fintech Independent data work: SQL for your own queries, dashboards you build and maintain, product metrics you define and track German language skills (min C1) Nice-to-haves: Understanding of how AI products are built Experience with user research, A/B testing, and experimentation Understanding of APIs and how systems integrate Experience with automation and no-code tools such as Zapier or n8n Your development After 30 days: You have internalized our strategy, product structure, and product history, and know where we want to take the product next You know the product end to end, you know the Jira and tooling setup, and you have shadowed a full sprint cycle You have working relationships with the product manager, lead engineer, designer, and engineers After 90 days: You take larger strategy items, split them into deliverables, refine them, and plan sprints without support You write clear user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria, independently You own the sprint and the backlog and make the scope-versus-timeline calls You run manual QA and define test cases before every release After 180 days: You own one or more product areas end to end, from strategy translation through delivery and release You track product metrics through dashboards you built, on data you pulled yourself You proactively bring solutions backed by industry research and user insight You have started automating repetitive work in QA, reporting, and workflows with AI and no-code tools If you want to own product delivery rather than administer a backlog, we should talk. Our benefits Education budget: Up to €1,500 per year to further develop your expertise and skills. Room to grow: Shape your role and your work in the way you feel best serves your personal development and the company's success. Hybrid work environment: We have offices in Eschborn (near Frankfurt) and Berlin for collaboration and exchanging ideas; the rest of the time, you enjoy the flexibility of remote work. An exciting mix of cultures: People of various nationalities come together to support small businesses. At the same time, you experience the dynamic energy of a startup combined with the stability of an established brand. A chance to make a difference: Whether in the lives of small business owners or in shaping how we work, the benefits we implement, and the way we celebrate our successes. About us At VR Smart Guid e, we empower small businesses by providing smart, data-driven solutions to proactively manage their financial health. Our AI-powered platform continuously monitors liquidity and identifies potential challenges before they arise, allowing entrepreneurs to focus on what they love and do best. We unlock new opportunities in the SME sector for banks by delivering real-time insights into their customers' financial situations. This enables them to offer tailored financial solutions, optimize sales processes, and build stronger, more profitable relationships with small business clients. Behind VRSG is a multidisciplinary, diverse team that works every day with passion and drive to solve real everyday problems for small businesses and banks. The sense of truly making a difference is a key part of our unique team spirit. We are looking for you! Are you ready to strengthen our team?