• Lead the future of payments by owning the strategy and roadmap for delivering a business-critical platform that powers high-value and international payments across the bank.
• Drive large-scale transformation through cloud adoption, API enablement and payments modernisation initiatives, including ISO 20022 and SWIFT enhancements.
• Make an enterprise-wide impact by partnering with senior leaders across business, technology, operations, risk and compliance to deliver secure, resilient and customer-focused payment solutions.

Our people are customer obsessed. They prioritise the needs and satisfaction of the customer above all else. Our mindset fosters innovation and creates strong, lasting customer relationships as we strive to be the most customer centric company in Australia and New Zealand

In the role of Product Owner – Payments Platform Modernisation, you will join the Enterprise Payments team that’s doubling down on keeping it simple.

Each day, you’ll go above and beyond to:

• Define and execute the product vision, strategy and roadmap for a critical high-value payments platform supporting international and cross-border payments.
• Lead end-to-end product delivery, translating business priorities into actionable initiatives, features and outcomes.
• Drive large-scale payments transformation, including cloud adoption, API enablement and ISO 20022 modernisation initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders across business, technology, operations, risk and compliance to deliver secure, resilient and customer-focused payment solutions.
• Oversee Agile delivery across multiple teams, managing prioritisation, backlog refinement, release planning and delivery execution.
• Ensure platform delivery meets regulatory, governance, security and risk management requirements across a complex banking environment.
• Coordinate dependencies across enterprise programs, vendors and global teams to deliver strategic outcomes and operational excellence.
• Champion operational resilience by supporting production readiness, incident management, disaster recovery and continuous platform optimisation.

We’re looking for the best and brightest to deliver the best for our customers. You’ll need:

• Proven experience defining and delivering product strategy, roadmaps and outcomes for complex technology products within banking or financial services.
• Deep knowledge of high-value and international payments, including SWIFT, RTGS, cross-border payments and payment processing ecosystems.
• Strong Agile product leadership skills, with experience managing backlogs, prioritising work and leading delivery across multiple teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, API enablement and payments modernisation.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across business and technology functions.
• Strong understanding of regulatory, risk, compliance and operational resilience requirements within a banking environment.
• Ability to navigate complex environments, balancing customer needs, business priorities, risk considerations and technology outcomes. 
• Experience leading enterprise-scale delivery through cross-functional teams, vendors and strategic partners to achieve measurable business outcomes.

A diverse and inclusive workplace works better for everyone

We know that when our colleagues feel valued and celebrated for who they are, our customers experience banking that’s fairer, more accessible, and designed with who they are in mind. That’s why we’ve built a culture of inclusion and respect, where colleague voices are heard and valued, and everyone is supported to bring their authentic selves to work. 

For details on the recruitment process, and accessibility, or alternate methods to apply for this role, please visit https://www.nab.com.au/about-us/careers/apply-for-job. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact the NAB Careers team via nab.careers@nab.com.au (please reference job number) or visit our Careers page through the link above for other contact options.

Join NAB

At NAB, we’re committed to supporting our colleagues with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to help you thrive both professionally and personally, including enhanced leave options, wellbeing support, access to NAB Perks, and ongoing career development opportunities.  

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please note candidate screening and interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date of the job advert. Unsolicited CVs from agencies will not be accepted.