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SMBC Group · 4 days ago

Product Owner - Trade Execution Technology

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$168K/yr - $227K/yr

8+ years exp

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group that offers a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of trade execution platforms for their Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) business, ensuring timely and accurate data flow across global markets.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and own the roadmap for trade execution platforms, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Prioritize features that enhance execution speed, accuracy, and connectivity with trading venues and internal systems

Champion modernization initiatives, including algorithmic trading enhancements and low-latency architecture

Act as the primary liaison between trading desks, algo teams, risk, and technology to capture requirements and deliver impactful solutions

Build strong relationships with FICC business leaders and enterprise partners to ensure alignment and adoption

Facilitate workshops and sprint planning sessions to validate priorities and manage dependencies

Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization based on business value and technical feasibility

Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time

Apply Agile and SAFe principles to improve delivery efficiency and transparency across global teams

Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (ECB, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and internal risk frameworks

Partner with compliance and risk teams to embed controls into product design and delivery

Stay ahead of industry trends in electronic trading, connectivity, and execution algorithms

Drive initiatives to enhance performance, reduce operational risk, and improve trader experience

Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous feedback loops

Qualification

Product managementFICC products knowledgeAlgo trading platformsAgile methodologiesStakeholder managementStrategic visionCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

8+ years of experience in product management or ownership within investment banking or trading technology

Deep understanding of FICC products (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities) and trade execution workflows

Familiarity with algo trading platforms, connectivity protocols (FIX), and market data integration

Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies

Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, or related field

Preferred

SAFe experience preferred

advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Competitive portfolio of benefits

Company

SMBC Group

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SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group.

Founded in 1590

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.smbcgroup.com/americas

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