Junior Product Specialist, Larnaca, Cyprus

Our client, a company operating in the fintech space, is looking for a Junior Product Specialist to support the development, improvement and delivery of its digital products at their Larnaca, Cyprus office and report to the Product Manager.

About the role:

Working closely with Product, Development, QA, Design and other business teams, you'll help translate business and user needs into clear requirements, support feature development, and contribute to the successful delivery and continuous improvement of the product. You'll operate within established product processes, with guidance available for more complex or unfamiliar matters, gradually building your product knowledge, ownership and independence as you go. It's an excellent opportunity for someone early in their product career to grow within a fast-moving fintech environment.

What you'll do:

• Support the development and continuous improvement of digital products and features
• Gather, document and clarify business and user requirements
• Help prepare user stories, product requirements and acceptance criteria
• Support the maintenance and prioritisation of the product backlog
• Coordinate with Development, QA, Design and other teams across the product lifecycle
• Take part in product planning, sprint planning, reviews and other Agile ceremonies
• Support feature testing and User Acceptance Testing (UAT) before release
• Monitor product issues, user feedback and opportunities for improvement
• Help review product usage, performance and relevant data
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date product documentation
• Support product releases and post-release follow-up
• Communicate requirements, updates and progress to stakeholders, and contribute ideas to improve functionality, usability and customer experience

What we're looking for:

• Around 1–3+ years of relevant experience in Product, Business Analysis, Project Coordination, fintech, technology or a related environment (relevant internships, academic projects or practical experience will also be considered)
• A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Economics, Finance or a related field, or equivalent relevant qualifications/experience
• A foundational understanding of product development and the product lifecycle
• Basic understanding of the software development lifecycle and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Understanding of requirements gathering, user stories and acceptance criteria
• Basic understanding of digital products, user experience and product-performance metrics
• Awareness of the fintech and financial-services environment
• Strong organisational, coordination and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication, and the ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• A customer-focused approach and a genuine willingness to learn new products, technologies and industry concepts
• Professional proficiency in English

Nice to have:

• Previous internship or experience in Product, Business Analysis or Project Coordination
• Exposure to fintech, payments, trading, brokerage or financial-services products
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence or similar tools
• Basic experience with data analysis or reporting tools
• Basic understanding of APIs and system integrations
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles
• Experience working within an Agile environment
• Proficiency in any additional language

What's on offer:

• Salary of €2,020 – €3,000 gross per month (€24,240 – €36,000 gross per year)
• Annual performance and salary review
• Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days remote) after 6 months
• Monday–Thursday: 08:30–17:15 (45-minute lunch break) and Friday: 08:30–17:00 (30-minute lunch break)
• Scaled annual leave scheme and birthday leave
• Complimentary lunch every Tuesday and Friday
• Continuous learning and professional development, with support for technical training and certifications
• Challenging, intellectually stimulating projects
• Team-building activities and company events
• Clear opportunities for career growth in a collaborative, supportive environment

How to apply:

Interested? If you meet the above requirements APPLY now via Emerald Zebra, visit the link.

Shortlisted candidates can expect a first interview and a final interview before an offer is made.