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SMBC Group · 1 day ago

Director, Counterparty Credit Risk Product Owner

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$178K/yr - $231K/yr

10+ years exp

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation is a top-tier global financial group offering a diverse range of financial services. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Product Owner to drive the evolution of their Counterparty Credit Risk Platform, managing product development and ensuring alignment with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines the vision and direction for Counterparty Credit Risk Platform

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals

Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are delivered first

Write clear and concise user stories and define acceptance criteria to guide the development team

Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings and incorporate findings into the product strategy

Participate in sprint planning meetings to ensure that the development team understands the priorities and requirements

Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement

Lead discussions with other regions on any potential product development requirements

Qualification

Product ManagementCounterparty Credit RiskAgile MethodologiesSoftware Development ProcessesCommunication SkillsLeadershipProblem-SolvingTeam Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred

Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Product Owner or in a similar role, preferably with experience in CCR/Risk platforms or related technologies

Strong understanding of software development processes and technologies

Familiarity with CCR/Risk platforms is highly desirable

Solid organizational skills, ability to managing large scale complex projects

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product development initiatives

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions

Ability to solve unstructured problems with a structured approach

Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. Scrum and Jira)

Ability to work in a team environment; Self-starter with ability to multi-task and to maintain momentum

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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