Product Owner III - Investment Trading Systems

PNC • Philadelphia, PA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

At PNC, our people are our greatest differentiator and competitive advantage in the markets we serve. We are all united in delivering the best experience for our customers. We work together each day to foster an inclusive workplace culture where all of our employees feel respected, valued and have an opportunity to contribute to the company’s success. As a Product Owner III - Investment Trading Systems within PNC's Asset Management Group Investment Office organization, you will be based in Philadelphia, PA.

We are seeking a Product Owner III - Investment Trading Systems to contribute to application enhancements and process improvements in partnership with our trading teams. The role focuses on delivering technology-driven upgrades in platforms such as Vestmark or Charles River, with additional experience in a regulated bank environment being preferred. Success requires navigating a framework that includes compliance, risk, and cross-functional stakeholder collaboration.

In this position, you will:

• Define and convey the vision to the team(s) in order to address client requirements to ensure a successful product for business objectives.
• Be accountable for the creation of and the integrity of the product backlog. Prioritize and lead grooming of the product backlog.
• Work closely with the Scrum Master(s) and development team(s), to ensure the right items are focused on during the development process.
• Coordinate with project managers, technology team, and controls partners for Change Governance

PNC Employees take pride in our reputation and to continue building upon that we expect our employees to be:
Customer Focused - Knowledgeable of the values and practices that align customer needs and satisfaction as primary considerations in all business decisions and able to leverage that information in creating customized customer solutions.
Managing Risk - Assessing and effectively managing all of the risks associated with their business objectives and activities to ensure they adhere to and support PNC's Enterprise Risk Management Framework.

Requirements

• Successful candidates must demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities for a role.
• Roles at this level typically require a university / college degree, with 5+ years of industry-relevant experience.
• Specific certifications are often required.
• In lieu of a degree, a comparable combination of education, job specific certification(s), and experience (including military service) may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with trading applications (e.g., Vestmark, Charles River) and trade lifecycle processes
• End to end trade lifecycle knowledge (order creation, execution, allocation, settlement)
• Understanding of asset classes: equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and digital assets
• Experience working directly with traders, portfolio managers, operations, and technology teams
• Experience with APIs for trading and market data integration
• Proven ability to deliver technology updates into business environments, including stakeholder coordination and testing
• Familiarity with compliance, risk, and control frameworks in financial services
• Strong analytical and communication skills to translate business needs into technical requirements

Responsibilities

• Define and convey the vision to the team(s) in order to address client requirements to ensure a successful product for business objectives.
• Be accountable for the creation of and the integrity of the product backlog. Prioritize and lead grooming of the product backlog.
• Work closely with the Scrum Master(s) and development team(s), to ensure the right items are focused on during the development process.
• Coordinate with project managers, technology team, and controls partners for Change Governance

Benefits

• PNC offers a comprehensive range of benefits to help meet your needs now and in the future.
• Depending on your eligibility, options for full-time employees include: medical/prescription drug coverage (with a Health Savings Account feature), dental and vision options; employee and spouse/child life insurance; short and long-term disability protection; 401(k) with PNC match, pension and stock purchase plans; dependent care reimbursement account; back-up child/elder care; adoption, surrogacy, and doula reimbursement; educational assistance, including select programs fully paid; a robust wellness program with financial incentives.
• In addition, PNC generally provides the following paid time off, depending on your eligibility: maternity and/or parental leave; up to 11 paid holidays each year; 9 occasional absence days each year, unless otherwise required by law; between 15 to 25 vacation days each year, depending on career level; and years of service.
• To learn more about these and other programs, including benefits for full time and part-time employees, visit pncthrive.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level