Product Owner

Aviso Wealth • Toronto, ON

22d • $105,000 - $115,000

About The Position

At Aviso, we are dedicated to improving the financial well-being of Canadians. As a leading wealth management organization, we are committed to leadership, innovation, partnership, responsibility, and community. Working with talented and energetic professionals who exemplify our values every day, you will quickly notice that our people and dynamic ‘oneaviso’ culture sets us apart. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work, at a company committed to its people, find out more about what Aviso has to offer at www.aviso.ca.
The Opportunity:
We are looking to fill an opening for a Product Owner to join the Client Experience, Marketing, and Communications (CXMC) team.
Reporting to the Supervisor, the Product Owner is responsible for managing the product backlog and will work closely with our skilled Delivery Teams to bring the product vision to life. The Product Owner ensures the delivery team’s work is maximized in obtaining the highest value for the product, so our customers don’t simply use our products; they choose to do business with us each day because our product experience is intuitive and a pleasure to use.
In this role, you will actively cultivate strategic partnerships, positioning our organization as a trusted advisor and partner and you will put the clients' needs at the forefront and seek data to truly understand how our customers want to engage with our product. Your focus will be on getting things done and delivering high-quality solutions that exceed expectations. You will foster collaboration and work harmoniously with cross-functional teams; building trust and encouraging inclusion. You will lead your team towards peak performance, providing regular coaching, removing roadblocks, and providing the resources necessary for their success.
Who you are:
Service – You put your clients’ needs first. You advocate service excellence, and work to deliver client-centric solutions, and proactively develop strategic partnerships that allow Aviso to become a trusted advisor and partner
Execution – You are committed to achieving your goals and to succeed. This includes focusing on “getting things done”, as well as recognizing and taking advantage of opportunities as they arise. You are consistently looking for ways to improve your personal best and see value in continuous improvement. You take accountability for your actions and learn from mistakes
Collaboration – You work collaboratively with others with the common goal of driving positive results. Making meaningful contributions to your team to achieve organizational goals is a priority. You proactively encourage collaboration, build trust and inclusion, and work to establish effective relationships both inside and outside of the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferred
• 2+ years' experience as a Product Owner or Manager, ideally in a fast-paced, Agile development environment
• High digital savviness and comfort with a range of software, including MS Office Suite, SQL/Oracle database, Power BI, Smartsheet, Azure DevOPS, Google Analytics, MIRO, and Figma
• In-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles and experience with prioritization methods like Value vs Effort and RICE
• Creative thinker with a vision and ability to conceptualize innovative solutions and features
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills and the ability to clearly articulate product vision and strategy
• Fluent communication skills in English are required and bilingual skills in French are an asset
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong collaboration and experience working with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of end-to-end customer experience integration and dependencies

Nice To Haves

• Certifications in Product Ownership or Management, such as Certified Scrum Master or Certified Scrum Product Owner are preferred
• Experience in the Wealth/Investment industry or experience with similar products is preferred

Responsibilities

• Draft product briefs that define objectives, strategies, and expected results
• Leverage data to make informed decisions about the product's direction to align with business goals
• Engage with stakeholders during visioning and concept development of the product, ensuring their input is considered, their expectations are managed, progress is reported, and concerns are addressed
• Perform discovery on relevant topics to gather information for requirements, initiating or advancing analysis efforts to inform product decisions
• Assess and prioritize stories, epics, and themes to align the team's work with the product strategy
• Manage the product backlog, plan iterations, and elaborate on user stories to provide the development team with clear and actionable tasks
• Take responsibility for the delivery of new features and updates, managing dependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring the development team understands items in the backlog
• Implement user-centric decision making by balancing user needs, IT constraints, and relationships with external partners to prioritize activities that maximize user value
• Look for ways to continuously improve the product and enhance the customer’s experience through user feedback, performance data, and industry trends

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that rewards and recognizes individual contributions
• Excellent health, dental and insurance benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees
• Generous vacation time, fitness benefit, parental leave top-up options
• Matching contributions to our retirement program
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of our staff through learning & development and an education assistance program
• Regular social events to foster teamwork

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees