A recognized services company in New York City is actively seeking an experienced Product Owner to drive the evolution of the company's Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) Platform.

About the Opportunity:
- Assignment Length: 12+ months
- Setting: Hybrid (3 days a week onsite)
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive product roadmap that outlines the vision and direction for Counterparty Credit Risk Platform
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather and prioritize requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals
- Prioritize and manage the product backlog, ensuring that the most valuable features are delivered first
- Write clear and concise user stories and define acceptance criteria to guide the development team
- Conduct market research to stay updated on industry trends and competitor offerings and incorporate findings into the product strategy
- Participate in sprint planning meetings to ensure that the development team understands the priorities and requirements
- Monitor product performance and user feedback to identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement
- Lead discussions with other regions to any potential product development requirements
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience as a Product Owner and/or in a similar role
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Computer Science, or a related field
- Strong understanding of Software Development processes and technologies
- Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g. Scrum and Jira)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering customer-centric solutions
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Solid organizational skills, ability to manage large-scale complex projects
Desired Skills:
- Master’s Degree or relevant certification (e.g., CFA, FRM)
- Experience in CCR/Risk platforms or related technologies
- Familiarity with CCR/Risk platforms
