Product Owner - Post-Trade Operations Technology

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation • New York, NY

24d • $168,000 - $227,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and strategic Product Owner to lead the development and delivery of post-trade operations platforms for our Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) business. This role is critical in managing confirmations, settlements, and reconciliation processes to ensure operational accuracy, regulatory compliance, and efficiency across global markets.Role Objectives Define and own the roadmap for post-trade operations platforms, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements. Prioritize features that improve automation, reduce operational risk, and enhance straight-through processing (STP). Champion modernization initiatives, including workflow digitization and scalable architecture adoption. Act as the primary liaison between operations teams, risk, compliance, and technology to capture requirements and deliver impactful solutions. Build strong relationships with FICC business leaders and enterprise partners to ensure alignment and adoption. Facilitate workshops and sprint planning sessions to validate priorities and manage dependencies. Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization based on business value and technical feasibility. Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time. Apply Agile and SAFe principles to improve delivery efficiency and transparency across global teams. Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (ECB, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and internal risk frameworks. Partner with compliance and risk teams to embed controls into product design and delivery. Stay ahead of industry trends in post-trade automation, settlement systems, and reconciliation tools. Drive initiatives to enhance performance, reduce operational risk, and improve user experience for operations teams. Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous feedback loops.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in product management or ownership within investment banking or trading operations technology.
• Deep understanding of FICC products (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities) and post-trade workflows (confirmations, settlements, reconciliation).
• Familiarity with clearing systems, settlement platforms, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (SAFe experience preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the roadmap for post-trade operations platforms, aligning with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Prioritize features that improve automation, reduce operational risk, and enhance straight-through processing (STP).
• Champion modernization initiatives, including workflow digitization and scalable architecture adoption.
• Act as the primary liaison between operations teams, risk, compliance, and technology to capture requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Build strong relationships with FICC business leaders and enterprise partners to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Facilitate workshops and sprint planning sessions to validate priorities and manage dependencies.
• Own and refine the product backlog, ensuring clarity and prioritization based on business value and technical feasibility.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, and DevOps teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time.
• Apply Agile and SAFe principles to improve delivery efficiency and transparency across global teams.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory standards (ECB, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and internal risk frameworks.
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to embed controls into product design and delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends in post-trade automation, settlement systems, and reconciliation tools.
• Drive initiatives to enhance performance, reduce operational risk, and improve user experience for operations teams.
• Promote data-driven decision-making and continuous feedback loops.

What This Job Offers

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