Ness Global Services · 1 day ago
Product Owner
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
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Required
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
Preferred
Previous experience as a Product Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is preferred
Company
Ness Global Services
5,001-10,000 employeesFunding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
