Product Owner - Trade Lifecycle & Settlements
Posted 1 week ago by Hadron Finsys GmbH
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: We are looking for a seasoned Product Owner with over 10 years of experience to spearhead initiatives in the post-trade and securities settlements sector. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver effective solutions throughout the trade lifecycle, settlements, and inventory management systems. The position requires a strong understanding of Agile methodologies and effective stakeholder engagement. The role is based in the City of London and mandates three days of onsite work per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Define and manage product vision, epics, and user stories in alignment with business goals
- Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure backlog is well-prioritized and refined
- Collaborate with development and business teams to ensure smooth delivery
- Bridge communication between business operations and IT for settlement and inventory processes
- Continuously identify opportunities for process and product enhancements
Key Skills:
- 10+ years in product ownership/product management roles
- Strong experience in Securities Settlements, Trade Lifecycle, and Inventory Management
- Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience running Agile ceremonies
- Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and prioritization skills
- Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Location: City of London (near Liverpool Street Station), UK
Mandatory 3 Days Onsite per Week
Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Extendable)
Experience Required:
10+ Years
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead initiatives in the post-trade and securities settlements domain. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and business stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions across trade lifecycle, settlements, and inventory management systems.
Key Responsibilities:
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Define and manage product vision, epics, and user stories in alignment with business goals
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Lead Agile ceremonies and ensure backlog is well-prioritized and refined
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Collaborate with development and business teams to ensure smooth delivery
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Bridge communication between business operations and IT for settlement and inventory processes
-
Continuously identify opportunities for process and product enhancements
Must-Have Skills:
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10+ years in product ownership/product management roles
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Strong experience in Securities Settlements, Trade Lifecycle, and Inventory Management
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Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and experience running Agile ceremonies
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Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and prioritization skills
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Hands-on experience with tools such as Jira and Confluence
Nice-to-Have Skills:
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Knowledge of DTCC processes or similar post-trade service providers
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Experience working with Capital Markets or Investment Banking clients
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Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in settlements
Position Details:
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Location: City of London, near Liverpool Street Station
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Model: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite Weekly
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Contract Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)