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Product Owner Associate Director

AT DTCC
DTCC

Product Owner Associate Director

Jersey City, NJ

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and encouraging team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

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The Impact you will have in this role:

The Product Owner is responsible for translating the product vision into squad deliverables to achieve the product strategy, aligned with enhancing value to the client. This is done through managing scope and product backlog in collaboration with the squad, Product Manager, clients (internal/external) and key team members.

Your Primary Responsibilities:
  • Drives product vision and strategy
  • Translates the vision and the roadmap into squad deliverables and release plans
  • Brings the voice of the client (external/internal) into the squad and the voice of the squad to the organization
  • Act as Product Owner in an Agile squad and partnering with internal teams for prioritization and implementation of new features ensuring that all proposed changes are reviewed, feedback is incorporated, and any impact is fully communicated to collaborators.
  • Prioritizes the squad's work through delivery: - Creates and refines the backlog with the squad to provide the right level of detail at the right time to achieve definition of ready (preparation for development) -Continuously accepts or rejects completed work, according to acceptance criteria - Seeks feedback from collaborators and clients and incorporates into future backlog items
  • Delivers and documents business requirements in a clear and consistent manner through user stories in JIRA and other tools.
  • Partner with customers to understand applicable regulations and develop requirements that drive regulatory compliant solutions
  • Cultivates relationships with critical team members to maintain alignment to achieve strategic goals
  • Evaluates shared issues, risks, and dependencies through to resolution
  • Improve delivered value by evaluating implementation alternatives and considering impact of cost, schedule, and risk profiles.
  • Anticipates market/user needs and difficulties and helps cultivate solutions for client issues.
  • The ability to optimally plan and coordinate multiple demands and challenging priorities.
  • Facilitates and leads external working groups and other relevant subject matter working groups.
  • Assists in product training efforts for all touchpoints to both internal and external customers, including documentation, publications, E Training tools, FAQ's.
  • Expected to be a SME in an area of the product and, where required, to attend meetings with clients to help with the product area of expertise.
  • Identifies potential risks to achieving project objectives and elevates to appropriate management. Mitigates risk by following established procedures, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.
  • Collaborate with the team to bring a new product functionality/service to market and engage with all aspects of the launch.


NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
  • Knowledge of financial services and experience Derivatives Reporting.
  • Experience in Agile/scrum methodology, including defining a minimal viable product, and exposure to other software development methodologies


Talents Needed for Success:
  • Brings enthusiasm to the squad by showing passion and dedication to the new way of working.
  • Understanding value in building important and believing relationships


The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Client-provided location(s): Jersey City, NJ, USA
Job ID: DTCC-210921
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Return-to-Work Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
    • Pension
  • Professional Development

    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Professional Coaching
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training