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Robert Walters

Product Owner

Robert Walters, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Join to apply for the Product Owner role at Robert Walters 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Product Owner role at Robert Walters Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Our client is seeking a Product Owner with significant experience and expertise. This role is within their Financial Risk Management (FRM) team and offers the chance to contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous enhancement of cutting-edge risk management systems. The successful candidate will be a proven agent of change, adept at resolving complex issues through logical, comprehensible solutions that deliver substantial value to stakeholders. Key Responsibilities As a Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of our client's cutting-edge risk management systems. You will work closely with various FRM teams to gather requirements for different risk management applications. Your ability to identify scope gaps and missing requirements will be vital in ensuring the successful transition from legacy systems to future state applications. Leading requirement workshops, discussions with vendors, stakeholders, and other product owners will also fall under your remit. Additionally, you will assist in developing strategies for knowledge transfer and maintenance of risk systems. Forge partnerships with both business and technology teams Work in tandem with different FRM teams to gather requirements for various risk management applications Identify scope gaps and missing requirements by acquiring an in-depth understanding of the current state (i.e., legacy system) and the future state of various Risk Applications Prepare for and lead requirement workshops, discussions with vendors, stakeholders, and product owners Support or develop test plans and test cases; participate in test results verification Assist in developing strategies for knowledge transfer and maintenance of risk systems Key Requirements The ideal Product Owner candidate brings a wealth of experience in building and working with pricing and risk management systems. A deep understanding of the financial services industry is essential for this role. You should be familiar with Agile software development methodologies and proficient in using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and Microsoft Office applications. Knowledge of cloud technologies would be advantageous. An academic background in Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field is required. Previous work experience of 7 or more years, building and working with pricing and risk management systems, preferably Understanding of the financial services industry, including pricing, margins, collateral, liquidity, and operational risks of broker-dealers, futures commission merchants, commercial banks, pension funds, exchanges, and financial market utilities Experience with Agile software development Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau, and Microsoft Office applications Knowledge of cloud technologies; experience working with AWS is a plus Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields, including Accounting, Finance, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Engineering, among others What Sets This Company Apart Our client is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. They are dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. What's Next If interested in this position, please contact Jamie King at +1 332 205 3847 or Jamie.King@ Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Product Management and Marketing Industries Staffing and Recruiting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Robert Walters by 2x Get notified about new Product Owner jobs in Chicago, IL . Chicago, IL $125,000.00-$179,000.00 2 weeks ago Chicago, IL $114,700.00-$194,900.00 2 weeks ago (Remote) Product Owner II- Life Insurance Senior Product Owner, Finance and Accounting Chicago, IL $150,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago Chicago, IL $100,000.00-$140,000.00 14 hours ago Director of Product - Game of Thrones Legends Chicago, IL $163,400.00-$230,000.00 1 hour ago Senior Product Owner, Finance & Accounting Lisle, IL $130,400.00-$179,300.00 1 week ago Product Owner - Advanced Analytics, Credit Risk Solutions Chicago, IL $100,100.00-$150,000.00 4 days ago Chicago, IL $170,000.00-$240,000.00 4 days ago Vice President of Product Development and Operations Chicago, IL $163,400.00-$230,000.00 1 hour ago We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr