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SMBC Group · 1 day ago

Product Owner - Post-Trade Operations 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 offering a diverse range of financial services. The Product Owner will lead the development and delivery of post-trade operations platforms for the Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities business, ensuring operational accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across global markets.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Define and own the roadmap for post-trade operations platforms, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements

Prioritize features that improve automation, reduce operational risk, and enhance straight-through processing (STP)

Champion modernization initiatives, including workflow digitization and scalable architecture adoption

Act as the primary liaison between operations teams, risk, compliance, 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 post-trade automation, settlement systems, and reconciliation tools

Drive initiatives to enhance performance, reduce operational risk, and improve user experience for operations teams

Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous feedback loops

Qualification

Product managementFICC products knowledgeAgile methodologiesPost-trade workflowsStakeholder managementStrategic visionHands-on executionContinuous feedbackCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

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

Deep understanding of FICC products (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities) and post-trade workflows (confirmations, settlements, reconciliation)

Familiarity with clearing systems, settlement platforms, and regulatory reporting requirements

Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (SAFe experience preferred)

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

Advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Annual discretionary incentive award

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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