About the role

Product Owner managing OTC derivatives software for capital markets institutions. Owning product strategy, backlog prioritization, and delivery across SDLC and AI-DLC.

Responsibilities

Own a product or functionality from conception through delivery across the full SDLC and AI-DLC
Define initiatives, epics, user stories, detailed requirements, and acceptance criteria
Manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira
Hold regular grooming sessions with development and maintain at least three sprints of ready backlog
Collaborate with teams to align dependent workstreams and execute projects on time
Analyze the impact of initiatives on client satisfaction and business outcomes
Communicate project status, risks, and resource requirements to stakeholders
Maintain documentation of requirements, acceptance criteria, project plans, and progress reports
Work independently to drive initiatives forward
Validate developed functionality and present new functionality to the broader organization

10+ years of professional experience in product management
Experience owning a product or service from conception through delivery
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Strong understanding of SDLC, AI-DLC, and Agile methodologies including Scrum and Kanban
Strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including interest rate, FX, and commodity derivatives
Experience with Jira and active product backlog management and prioritization
Highly organized, driven, and capable of working autonomously
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Ability to multitask across concurrent projects
Ability to document detailed requirements and acceptance criteria
Proficiency in rapid prototyping
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills focused on delivering client value
Legally entitled to work in Canada