Data Product Owner

Requisition Number: 77109

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Role Summary

Owns assigned product and establishes product road map. Executes on product strategy. Gathers and organizes product/services requirements and prioritizes or contributes to prioritization of product road map and approach to delivery and plan for adoption by business teams . Through business knowledge, provides guidance to internal and/or external clients on optimizing their use of enablement platforms and tools. Leverages insights gained from client interactions to recommend enhanced processes, reports, tools, etc., for improving effectiveness. Takes the lead in conceptualizing and developing enhancements. Advises business management on recommended priorities.

Responsibilities

• Product Leadership: Oversee data product roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business goals.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across Technology, Analytics, Sales, Marketing, and Enablement to gather requirements and support product rollouts.
• Data Strategy & Innovation: Partner with Technology to address complex data challenges using advanced tools like AI and automation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, translating technical concepts into business-friendly language.
• Governance & Quality: Lead efforts in data governance, quality assurance, and master data management to ensure data integrity and consistency.

What would we need to see from you:

• Minimum five years of experience working as a product owner preferably on data programs with asset managers including data management, and sales operations.
• Data Management and Analytics experience supporting asset management data domains such as client services, distribution, and marketing is preferred.
• Experience working on as a product owner within complex data ecosystems. Experience with data governance, data quality, master data management concepts and tools required.
• Exposure to concepts of Master Data Management platforms and Data Warehouse
• High sense of urgency and follow through. Partnering effectively to execute on common goals.
• Superb communication skills to explain the strategic importance of various data scenarios, driving common understanding and the development of a value proposition of the solution.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to build the trust and confidence of colleagues, strengthen relationships through ongoing dialog and interactions, and collaborate well with others internally and externally.
• Ability to draw own conclusions, articulate positions, communicate key messages, make recommendations, and influence in a team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND
• 5+ years of total relevant work experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in product ownership  at firms implementing Agile Methodology, preferably within data-centric projects.
• 3-5 years of experience with Wealth/Asset Management Industry, especially in Sales Distribution Function.
• Knowledge of various products such as Mutual Funds, ETFs, SMAs (Separately Managed Accounts), Alternatives
• Experience leading initiatives through to completion with the appropriate communications and release plans for large organizations.
• Experience translating technical data concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

FINRA Requirements

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home.

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