Director, Counterparty Credit Risk Product Owner

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • New York, NY

3d • $178,000 - $231,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Product Owner to drive the evolution of our Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) Platform. This pivotal role requires a blend of strategic vision, technical expertise, and exceptional communication skills to drive the platform's growth and success. This role offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment where you can make a significant impact on the future of our CCR Platform. This role involves close collaboration with stakeholders to align product development with business goals, managing the product roadmap, and ensuring the delivery of high-value features. The ideal candidate will have proven track record in product management, strong technical background, and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 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.
• Technical Skills: 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
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive product development initiatives.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions. Ability to solve unstructured problems with a structured approach
• Agile Methodologies: Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. Scrum and Jira)
• Team Skills: Ability to work in a team environment; Self-starter with ability to multi-task and to maintain momentum

Responsibilities

• Product Roadmap: Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines the vision and direction for Counterparty Credit Risk Platform.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Backlog Management: Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are delivered first.
• User Stories and Acceptance Criteria: Write clear and concise user stories and define acceptance criteria to guide the development team.
• Market Research: Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings and incorporate findings into the product strategy.
• Sprint Planning: Participate in sprint planning meetings to ensure that the development team understands the priorities and requirements.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement.
• Global Coordination: Lead discussions with other regions on any potential product development requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees