Sr Associate, Product Owner

Job Title: Senior Associate, Product Owner

Location: Hybrid - 3 days per week

About The Company

A leading financial services company that values career development, collaboration, innovation, and inclusiveness. The company is committed to doing the right thing and fostering a culture where employees feel proud to contribute. It leverages AI and strategic data management to drive business growth, smart acquisitions, innovative partnerships, and impactful technology integration.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Associate, Product Owner (AI & Data) to join the AI and Data (AI&D) team within the Strategic Capabilities division. The ideal candidate will have a background in product management, data governance, AI, and analytics. This role involves defining functional and technical requirements, managing the product roadmap, and executing the backlog for AI&D products. The position collaborates with cross-functional teams, including data engineering, data science, business stakeholders, and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership: Align with business strategy and drive a portfolio of AI & Data initiatives that deliver key business outcomes.
• Definition: Articulate business problems, gather evidence from users, and clarify potential solutions with guiding principles and strategic insights.
• Roadmap Development: Define and prioritize the product roadmap across the AI&D portfolio, creating functional and non-functional requirements and user stories.
• Delivery: Partner with cross-functional teams and business unit product managers to ensure efficient execution in a scaled agile delivery framework.
• Communication: Act as the primary advocate for AI&D strategy and product capabilities with internal, business, and executive stakeholders.
• Outcomes & Metrics: Drive measurable business impact and report key metrics related to product effectiveness, utilization, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Requirements Management: Define and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring development efforts align with strategic needs and deliver maximum value.
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field.
• Experience:
• 3 years of industry experience in product management, business analysis, or product development.
• 2 years as a product owner/business analyst, managing roadmaps, writing product specifications, and overseeing agile processes.
• 2 years of experience with data and analytics products, cloud technologies, data governance, and AI.
• Skills:
• Strong ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
• Experience leading sprint planning, reviews, and backlog refinement.
• Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, and agile product management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated success in leveraging data and analytics to drive business outcomes.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, insurance, asset management, or wealth management.
• Proven track record in managing end-to-end product lifecycles from ideation to launch.
• Knowledge of scaled agile methodologies and familiarity with tools like Monday.com.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $95,000 - $160,000
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance, wellness programs.
• Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements.
• Professional Development: Access to training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks: Company events, volunteer opportunities, and networking initiatives.