Technical Product Owner

Summary

Join Derivative Path, a technology-focused capital markets firm, as a Technical Product Owner. This pivotal role involves aligning Data, Platform, and Analytics projects with business goals. You will prioritize team backlogs, communicate project value, collaborate with other teams on dependencies, and produce documentation. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of platform integration, data management, and performance optimization. You will present the technical vision to executives and stakeholders. This position offers a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Requirements

• 10+ years professional experience working as part of a Technical or Product Management team
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field
• Proven experience in Product or Project Management within the Financial Services industry
• Strong understanding of integration options, data management principles and performance optimization strategies
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
• Proficient in Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering client value
• Familiarity with project management software and tools

Responsibilities

• Clearly articulate and develop initiatives, ensuring that the impact on clients is well-defined and that acceptance criteria are effectively communicated
• Collaborate with other teams to align dependent workstreams and ensure seamless on-time execution of projects
• Regularly evaluate the platform's vision and strategy, testing it against organizational goals to ensure alignment and the capacity to drive value
• Analyze and assess the potential impact of initiatives on client satisfaction and business outcomes; collaborating with Development to iterate on strategies as necessary to reduce risk or improve client adoption of the product
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project status, potential risks, and resource requirements
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, project plans, and progress reports to facilitate effective tracking and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity compensation
• 23 days of PTO
• Remote work
• 3% RRSP contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD & Life insurance