Hi, I’m Roberto Ruiz Sabroso. I’m a Product Owner and Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience driving digital transformation, process reengineering, and product development in the financial services sector. I excel at defining product vision, managing backlogs, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, and delivering end-to-end solutions using Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban). I’m adept at bridging business needs with technical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI, cloud, and data analytics to improve efficiency, compliance, and customer experience. I’ve led AML core systems and remittance integrations, coordinated with regulators and strategic partners like Western Union and Correos, and steered large-scale core banking initiatives. I communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including regulators and financial partners, and I’m passionate about building scalable platforms that meet regulatory requirements while delivering tangible value to users.

Roberto Ruiz Sabroso

Hi, I’m Roberto Ruiz Sabroso. I’m a Product Owner and Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience driving digital transformation, process reengineering, and product development in the financial services sector. I excel at defining product vision, managing backlogs, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, and delivering end-to-end solutions using Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban). I’m adept at bridging business needs with technical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI, cloud, and data analytics to improve efficiency, compliance, and customer experience. I’ve led AML core systems and remittance integrations, coordinated with regulators and strategic partners like Western Union and Correos, and steered large-scale core banking initiatives. I communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including regulators and financial partners, and I’m passionate about building scalable platforms that meet regulatory requirements while delivering tangible value to users.

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Hi, I’m Roberto Ruiz Sabroso. I’m a Product Owner and Project Manager with more than 15 years of experience driving digital transformation, process reengineering, and product development in the financial services sector. I excel at defining product vision, managing backlogs, writing user stories and acceptance criteria, and delivering end-to-end solutions using Agile methodologies (Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban). I’m adept at bridging business needs with technical solutions, leading cross-functional teams, and leveraging AI, cloud, and data analytics to improve efficiency, compliance, and customer experience.

I’ve led AML core systems and remittance integrations, coordinated with regulators and strategic partners like Western Union and Correos, and steered large-scale core banking initiatives. I communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including regulators and financial partners, and I’m passionate about building scalable platforms that meet regulatory requirements while delivering tangible value to users.

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Spanish; Castilian
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Work Experience

Product Owner – AML Core System at Correos
January 1, 2023 - Present
Act as Product Owner for the AML core system, defining product vision and maintaining a prioritized backlog aligned with regulatory and business goals. Translate business requirements into user stories, acceptance criteria, and MVPs; ensure successful delivery by development teams. Lead the design and implementation of risk-detection tools leveraging AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency. Engage with stakeholders, regulators, and financial partners to validate deliverables and align product roadmaps. Integration into the AML core of the transactional money-remittance operations of Correos and Western Union, as well as Prepaid Card operations, through API-based services. Manage a team of 5 AML specialists and technical analysts.
Project Manager at Correos
October 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023
Directed large-scale projects focused on the reengineering of core financial services, including domestic and international money transfers. Defined AS-IS and TO-BE processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and customer needs. Managed integration of strategic partners (Western Union, AXA, Global Exchange) into Correos’ ecosystem. Implemented dashboards and monitoring tools for financial risk and compliance. Integrated Western Union API-based remittance systems and deployed Prepaid Cards as new payment methods across Correos’ network. Managed a team of 5 technical and functional specialists, maintaining relationships with software factories. Coordinated cross-functional teams (business, IT, compliance) under Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall.
Project Manager at Banco Santander
April 1, 2008 - October 1, 2014
Managed the deployment of online portals for multinational entities (UK & US A), covering accounts, payments, loans, and corporate banking. Oversaw the migration of 50,000 corporate clients to the Partenón platform. Implemented risk control systems (authorization, authentication, audit trails). Integrated Santander systems with MasterCard’s core via APIs and microservices to deliver an operational portal for U.S. clients. Managed a team of eight functional and technical specialists and maintained collaboration with software factories. Coordinated cross-functional teams (business, IT, compliance) under Jira, Confluence, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall.
Analyst at National Statistics Institute
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2008
Designed distributed architecture and digital certificate-based authentication systems.
Analyst Programmer at Regional Government of Castilla-La Mancha
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Built secure license management systems with encryption.
Analyst Programmer at Unión Fenosa
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2006
Maintained financial reporting systems with SAS and Oracle.
Programmer at Ibercaja
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2005
Developed intranet and online banking solutions, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Economics at UNED
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2022
Technical Engineering in Computer Science at UNED
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

Best Academic Record Award
January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2003
Research Scholarship, Department of Computer Science – UNED Calatayud
September 1, 2003 - April 1, 2004

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Government, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment

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