Deputy Head of Product Localization - Romania

Who we are: Do you want to join a well-established bank with a start-up culture? No, we’re not joking! We, at tbi, have been one the most profitable banks for years and we are growing at a fast pace. We’re a bank with a long history of success that operates as a start-up and we’re always on the lookout for new opportunities to grow our business. How do we do that? It's all about our people. Our team is made up of brave, passionate and caring people who don’t just want to follow the same path – we want to transform into mobile-first, state-of-the-art lifestyle ecosystem. Our colleagues love working here – 80% of them would recommend tbi as an employer to their friends and family. Our people are engaged in challenging and meaningful work, inspired to grow their potential and career, encouraged to learn and empowered to take decisions. That’s not corporate babble, it’s what our people say. Role Overview: The Deputy Head of Product Localization supports the leadership and execution of banking product localization for the Romanian market. The role ensures products meet Romanian regulatory, technical, and customer requirements while remaining aligned with the company’s overall product strategy. Working closely with the Head of Product Localization, the Deputy Head coordinates local product initiatives, oversees delivery and post-launch improvements, and facilitates collaboration between central product teams and Romanian stakeholders. What You’ll do: · Product Localization & Regulatory Alignment - Oversee the adaptation of banking products to Romanian regulatory, technical, and market-specific requirements. - Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and IT teams to ensure products meet local standards and business objectives. - Coordinate the localization of product features, customer journeys, business rules, and documentation. - Validate local product requirements with Romanian stakeholders and ensure they are reflected in product specifications and acceptance criteria. - Support regulatory impact assessments and coordinate timely product adjustments when Romanian requirements change. Product Delivery & Cross-Functional Coordination - Lead the execution of localization initiatives for Romania, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. - Work with Product Owners, IT, Design, and local stakeholders to define, prioritize, and implement localization requirements. - Manage dependencies, identify delivery risks, and facilitate the resolution of operational challenges. - Track key milestones, launch readiness, and testing outcomes, escalating critical issues and proposing corrective actions. - Ensure effective handover to local operational teams and alignment of product launches with business priorities. Portfolio Management & Continuous Improvement - Oversee the ongoing performance, compliance, and evolution of localized products in Romania. - Monitor regulatory changes, customer feedback, and market developments to identify product improvements. - Coordinate post-launch enhancements and ensure alignment with global product updates. - Review customer and operational feedback to prioritize improvements to localized product journeys and processes. - Assess the impact of central product changes on Romanian configurations, documentation, and customer experience. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management - Support the Head of Product Localization in coordinating team activities, priorities, and delivery objectives. - Provide operational guidance, support team development, and promote accountability and collaboration. - Act as a key point of contact between central product teams and Romanian stakeholders. - Represent the localization function and ensure leadership continuity when delegated. - Monitor team workload and delivery commitments, helping resolve resource constraints and competing priorities. - Provide clear progress updates, risks, and recommendations to the Head of Product Localization and relevant stakeholders.