Product Owner

Product Owner – Buy Side SolutionsWe're looking for a hands-onProduct Ownerto drive execution and continuous improvement across ourPortfolio Management System (PMS)andLoan Management System (PCM)– core components of Cardo AI's mission to digitize and optimize private credit and structured finance.This is a high-impact role that sits at the intersection ofloan-level executionandportfolio-level intelligence, with a particular focus onAsset-Backed Finance (ABF)transactions.You'll start by managing backlogs and delivering features across cross-functional squads.Over time, you'll grow into astrategic product leadership role, taking ownership of long-term product vision, strategy definition, and platform-level priorities across multiple products and their connection to Cardo's ABF ecosystem.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and maintain the product backlogCollaborate closely with engineers and solution engineers to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.Write clear, testable user stories with acceptance criteria for both new features and enhancements.Prioritize development tickets based on business value, effort, and dependencies.Work closely with Sales, Solution Engineers, Head of Product and Product Manager to translate client feedback, user behavior, and business strategy into product increments.Support UAT, documentation, and client rollout processes.Coordinate with customer success and integration teams to address gaps or new requirements.Collect feedback from internal stakeholders and clients to refine product functionality.Partner with Customer Success to drive adoption of newly released features.Complete onboarding, with deep dives into PMS, PCM, ABF Manager, and integration workflows.Shadow client calls or workshops.Document key dependencies and workflow overlaps between PMS and PCM.Own and deliver 1–2 minor product tickets to understand delivery flow.Take full ownership of a backlog vertical (e.g., payment schedule logic or compliance workflows).Write 10+ user stories tied to ABF or loan/facility monitoring features.Coordinate with integration and QA teams for validation and rollout of features.Start contributing to feedback sessions, sprint retros, and discovery calls.Deliver a cross-product feature (e.g., borrowing base linked to capital call).Lead a demo for a client or internal audience showcasing a feature flow.Analyze adoption metrics or internal usage for one key feature and propose improvements.Draft a first proposal for roadmap priorities or enhancements for Q2–Q3 based on insights gathered.Growth Path: Strategic Product LeadershipWe are hiring for potential as much as for present execution.As part of your progression:You'll grow into a Product Manager capable of setting product vision and strategy for either PMS, PCM, or their combined ecosystem.You'll collaborate directly with the Head of Product to define OKRs, drive roadmap prioritization, and articulate platform narratives for internal and external stakeholders.You'll be expected to become a thought partner to engineering, client success, and GTM teams balancing technical feasibility, user value, and business impact.Your Profile :Must-Haves:3/5 years in Asset Management, Direct Lending, or Investment Banking.Understanding of financial products, especially inprivate credit,loan management,portfolio analyticsand Asset Based Finance.Strong communication skills and attention to detail.Ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing priorities.Nice to Haves:Exposure to SaaS platforms in structured finance or financial services.Basic data skills (Excel, SQL).Familiarity with Private Credit transactions, Asset Managers Investment Structures or Operations.What We Offer :?? Autonomy & Influence: Take ownership of your projects and make decisions that help shape the future of the industry.?? Growth & Learning: Access training, mentorship, and opportunities to grow and evolve within the company.?? Work-Life Balance & Flexibility: Benefit from flexible working arrangements that support both your personal and professional life.?? Challenging Problems to Solve: Work on meaningful, complex problems that will sharpen your technical and strategic skills.?? A Culture of Care: Join a team built on trust, transparency, collaboration, and a customer-first mindset.Seniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionProduct Management#J-*****-Ljbffr