Product Owner - Wealth Management

Guardian Life Insurance•Holmdel Township, NJ

1d•$79,310 - $130,295

About The Position

As a Product Owner, Wealth Management you will be responsible for translating the product vision and strategy into actionable tasks, ensuring alignment with customer needs and organizational goals. The Product Owner role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to clarify requirements, prioritize tasks, and maintain up-to-date product documentation. The Product Owner will track progress to ensure timely delivery, participate in Agile ceremonies, and continuously learn Agile product management practices under the guidance of a senior Product Owner.

Requirements

A minimum of 4-6 years of experience in product management or a related field
Experience working in or supporting the wealth management industry
Proven ability to develop and manage product backlogs, ensuring alignment with product vision and strategy
Strong collaboration skills with cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements.
Excellent documentation skills to maintain clear and up-to-date product documentation, including user stories and acceptance criteria
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and participation in Agile ceremonies
Strong communication skills to work closely with stakeholders and ensure the product meets customer needs and business objectives
Ability to support the team in understanding and implementing Agile product management fundamentals and best practices

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with wealth management platforms, financial planning platforms, portfolio management tools, or other wealth management technology solutions.
Understanding of RIAs or broker-dealer operations, and investment products.
Understanding of the advisor experience, including how advisors engage with clients, manage relationships, complete business processes, access data, and use technology to support growth and service.

Responsibilities

Develop and manage the product backlog, ensuring it aligns with the overall product vision and strategy
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and refine requirements, ensuring they are well-documented and prioritized
Maintain clear and up-to-date product documentation, including user stories, acceptance criteria, and meeting notes
Monitor the progress of product development, ensuring that features are ready for sprints and delivery timelines are met
Participate in Agile ceremonies, contributing to the continuous improvement of Agile practices within the team
Work closely with stakeholders to ensure that the product meets customer needs and business objectives
Support the team in understanding and implementing Agile product management fundamentals and best practices
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project