Product Owner

Description

• Be a primary point of contact for Financial Risk Management and other stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure that they are reflected in the product backlog
• Maintain direct communications with senior and middle management
• Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed

• Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans
• Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog
• Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development
• Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost-effective manner

• Collaborate with technology partners and teams to drive strategic plans for Client’s system development, integration and deployment
• Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the teams are following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner
• Collaborate with Model Risk Management and Quantitative Risk Management staff to ensure all models and methodologies are appropriately validated as part of any change management or annual validation activities

• Ensure that the product backlogs are transparent, visible, and understood by all stakeholders
• Ensure there is a clear traceability of requirements to deliverables
• Ensure the product complies with all non-functional requirements
• Comply with all product delivery controls and procedures

• Continuously monitor and evaluate the product backlog to ensure that it is meeting stakeholder needs and delivering value
• Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of current state capabilities (i.e., legacy system) and future state needs
• Proactively identify and escalates risks and issues to the leadership team
• Monitor vendor performance (where applicable) against statements of work
• Meet complex business needs in an efficient, flexible, and ever-improving manner

• Previous experience as a Product Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is preferred
• Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills
• Ability to work effectively with and lead cross-functional teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to gather, analyze, and evaluate facts, and prepare and present concise oral and written reports
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Must be able to work under deadlines and manage multiple tasks
• Self-directed; Ability to work both independently with minimal direction or oversight in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Experience working in the financial services industry
• General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required
• Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes (equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, foreign currencies, etc.)
• Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure
• Willingness to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is necessary

• Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with relational databases and ability to modify & execute SQL using appropriate query tools a plus.