Vice President, Product Owner

BNY Mellon•Lake Mary, FL

1h•$68,000 - $150,000

About The Position

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide. Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Product Owner to join our Wealth Services Platform team. In this role, as part of BNY Pershing’s Wealth Services Administration Group, you will help deliver a seamless, self-service experience that allows firm administrators to tailor the platform to their needs in real-time, without waiting on implementation teams or customer support. This role is located in Jersey City, NJ.

Requirements

Proactive, “get it done” approach with the ability to overcome obstacles and maintain focus on goals.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
5+ years of experience in product ownership or product management, with strongly preferred background in the financial services, start-ups or financial technology domain.
Highly organized, resourceful, and skilled at prioritizing work in fast paced environments.
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Curiosity and drive for continuous learning and improvement.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in data platforms (e.g., Snowflake, Azure, AWS), and cloud technologies is a plus.
Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, SQL, or equivalent for data manipulation and analysis.
Understanding of data governance, privacy, and industry best practices in financial services.
Experience with agile methodologies, product management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence), and data visualization platforms.

Responsibilities

Simplify complex technical functionality into a seamless user experience.
Drive vision for platform and user interface product to support both internal and external clients.
Define and maintain the product vision, strategy, and roadmap across party and account/investor reference data domains.
Drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver high‑impact solutions aligned with business objectives and client needs.
Prioritize and manage the product backlog, gathering requirements from stakeholders and partnering closely with development teams to ensure high‑quality delivery.
Develop clear and concise product briefs that articulate feature goals, requirements, and value.
Make informed trade‑off decisions to advance current work, escalating risks or issues to leadership when appropriate.
Establish and track key product metrics, defining measurement and instrumentation to evaluate post‑launch performance.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey.
Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves—including paid volunteer time—that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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