IT Product Owner

Title: IT Product Owner
Duration: 6 months
Location: New York, NY or Atlanta, GA(hybrid role, local presence occasionally needed )

Role Overview

The IT Product Owner (PO) acts as the voice of the customer and business, translating business needs into clear, prioritized technology requirements and ensuring delivery of high-value solutions through Agile/Scrum teams. The PO owns the product backlog, partners closely with business and technology stakeholders, and ensures alignment between business objectives, data strategy, and system delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the product backlog, including prioritization, refinement, and readiness for sprint planning
• Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria
• Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams
• Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and sprint goals
• Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews)
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations to ensure successful delivery and quality outcomes
• Support UAT and testing, including coordination and validation of business
• Manage dependencies, risks, and trade-offs across multiple workstreams

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, finance, business administration or related field. Graduate degree is a plus.
• 10 years of professional experience in technology, business analysis within the investment management business.
• 5 years of product owner experience.
• Experience in the Investment Management industry.
• 2-3 years of experience with Factset and Sylvan applications.
• Experience with Portfolio Performance, Security Level Performance, Security Level Attribution.
• Good experience in Product Ownership within Agile / Scrum environments
• Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical deliverables
• Experience working with investment management data and platforms, such as:
  • IBOR / performance / security master data
  • Vendors like FactSet, Bloomberg, Aladdin, State Street, MSCI
• Proven backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred / Emerging Skills

• Experience with AI-enabled workflows, automation, and intelligent decision support
• Familiarity with GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot usage in delivery or analysis
• Data-driven mindset with interest in AI/ML-assisted product design.

Location Pitch: Embrace the vibrant energy and endless opportunities of New York City while advancing your career in a dynamic and innovative environment. This hybrid role offers the perfect balance of remote flexibility and occasional local presence in our NYC office.