Financial Risk Management - Chicago, United States - CareerAddict

Description

*Hybrid, 3 days onsite, 2 days remote

A prestigious company is looking for a Financial Risk Management & Systems - Product Owner.

This product owner will need experience 10 years of experience with financial risk management products, equities, interest rates, derivatives, capital market infrastructure, etc.

They will need experience with technologies such as Jira, Confluence, Tableau, etc.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders regarding the product backlog and product development
Elicit, interpret, lead requirement workshop discussions with vendors, stakeholders and/or product owners; assist in the development of backlog items and acceptance criteria
Coordinate preparation of materials for Management Committee, Board of Directors and Regulatory meetings as needed
Maintain Product Vision and Roadmap
Understand regulatory requirements and drivers impacting development goals and plans
Evaluate product changes and recommend needed process and system changes
Develop functional capabilities within the organization by driving innovation and continuous process improvements
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and prioritize the product backlog
Refine the product backlog to ensure that it is ready for development
Maintain product budget and forecast. Seek to optimize product delivery in the most cost effective manner.
Work with the Project Owners/Managers, Technology Lead, and Scrum Master to ensure that the team is following the hybrid agile methodology and that any issues are addressed in a timely manner
Document and/or sign-off on acceptance criteria for user stories
Ensure that the product backlog is 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 (ie, Legacy system) and future state needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields including Accounting, Finance Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering among others
Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications
10+ years of financial risk management experience leading teams and building robust business processes is required
2+ years of product management experience, preferably with Risk Management products and capabilities
Demonstrated experience with ensuring effective process change management
10+ years of experience in financial services/regulated capital markets infrastructure. Experience with an exchange, regulator or clearing house preferred
Previous experience as a Product Manager/Owner in a hybrid agile methodology is required
Strong understanding of Agile product management methodologies and product development processes
General securities markets, derivatives knowledge required
Strong knowledge in multiple asset classes like equities, interest rates, volatility, commodities, and foreign currencies (Risk Pillar Specific)
Experience with central counter-party clearing, settlement of derivatives, financial risk management and regulated capital markets infrastructure

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