Lead Product Owner

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits:

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

The Data Product Owner is a core member of the CSS Data Office product team responsible for translating the product vision into squad deliverables to achieve the product strategy, aligned with maximizing value to the client. This is done through managing scope and product backlog in collaboration with the squad, Product Manager, clients (internal/external) and key stakeholders.

This role is an essential part to the Data Office and Clearing & Securities Services business. This role offers the candidate an unparalleled opportunity to support the success of a growing portfolio of new data products that offer referential and activity-based data solutions sourced from DTCC's transaction, reference, position and asset servicing data covering all major asset classes. As the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry, DTCC simplifies the complexities of clearing & settlement across transaction types and asset classes, increasing transparency, mitigating risk and driving efficiencies for financial firms.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of a data product strategy that aligns with the CSS business goals, vision, and strategy.
• Help define and document product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Support the prioritization of the product roadmap and the timely delivery of features and enhancements.
• Own the management of the squad's backlog.
• Collaborate with stakeholder groups to gather business requirements, assist in developing project plans, and help identify resource requirements.
• Assist in creating and refining the backlog of user stories with the squad to ensure the right level of detail is provided at the right time.
• Review backlog items according to acceptance criteria during the sprint.
• Bring the voice of the client (external/internal) into the squad.
• Build relationships with the Tribe Leads and key stakeholders to identify issues, risks, and dependencies, and maintain alignment to achieve product strategy.
• Assist in incorporating and prioritizing technical work to deliver on release objectives.
• Support the evaluation of implementation alternatives and consider the impact of changing scope on budget and estimates.
• Provide basic analytical and reporting capabilities to support decision-making by business partners.
• Attend and participate in all squad meetings (e.g., sprint and release events).
• Follow established procedures and monitoring controls to mitigate risk, spot key errors, and demonstrate strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talent needed for success

• Self-starter with a solid ability to prioritize, own and drive projects, and quickly learn new concepts and frameworks
• Prior experience communicating with all stakeholders (technology, clients, finance, integration, operations teams) to engage in discussion, create user stories, and consistently deliver the right products and solutions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities
• Knowledge of financial services operations and technology; experience in banking, capital markets, or financial operations is a plus
• Solid understanding of trade lifecycle and DTCC's Clearing & Settlement products

Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization informed. T he salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

About Us

DTCC safeguards the financial markets and helps them run efficiently, in times of prosperity and crisis. We are uniquely positioned at the center of global trading activity, processing over 100 million financial transactions every day, pioneering industry-wide, post-trade solutions and maintaining multiple data and operating centers worldwide. From where we stand, we can anticipate the industry's needs and we're working to continually improve the world's most resilient, secure and efficient market infrastructure. Our employees are driven to deliver innovative technologies that improve efficiency, lower cost and bring stability and certainty to the post-trade lifecycle.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork. When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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About the Team

Serves as a dedicated technology resource for advancing DTCC's business opportunities and providing industry thought leadership for leveraging new technology. The goal of this new department is to partner internally with IT, our business and regulatory divisions and externally with clients, regulators, and fintech vendors, to help build new platforms and business models to advance DTCC's mission to support the financial markets.

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