Job Description

Role Summary

The GDS IPEx Product Owner (PO) will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic roadmap to support enterprise capabilities for the investment product experiences supporting our various businesses across Americas, EMEA and APAC. This role will be part of a digital product team that will focus on developing re-usable digital features and capabilities for the product sections on our digital properties.

The PO will partner with multiple stakeholder groups across product, marketing, sales, technology and others to deliver market-leading digital experiences. PO responsibilities will span 

Collaboration with the design team for Customer Experience design
Partnership with the architecture & technology teams to design and build technical solutions
Close-collaboration with operations/services teams to deliver operations-ready IPEx capabilities.

In addition, this role will be responsible for defining product data requirements for projects and major enhancements to product pages. This manager-equivalent role may not have direct-reports and is expected to be hands-on and execute operations responsibilities at times of need. The position's primary purpose is to ensure that Investment Product experiences are built to be legally compliant with accurate and latest content + data. The product owner also coordinates with business partners to plan for product launches and major regulatory changes; and leads the coordination and implementation of those capabilities in partnership with the relevant teams. As an individual, the suitable candidate is expected to actively participate broadly across business initiatives, development of the product owner function, and professional training to invest in their careers actively.

Principal Responsibilities

Assists the Senior PO, Director and other leaders in ideating features and capabilities to support enterprise IPEx
Assists the Senior PO, Director and collaborates with consultants/vendors on strategic initiatives to define the future of IPEx, develop business cases and roadmaps to pitch for funding and capacity expansions
Leads/participates in user research, competitor research and market-trends analysis. Develops deep customer insights and business knowledge
Develops Digital Product and Experience Strategy – Identifies product opportunities / enhancements, facilitate / coordinate ideas from stakeholders, team members and audience members
Defines target state and prepare artifacts to support business-case development. Develops, tracks and updates a robust product roadmap and an integrated milestone implementation plan

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10+ years of related work experience
Hands-on experience in the management and delivery of digital product roadmaps preferably in a global digital capability
5+ years of experience working in Financial Services/Investment Management/Asset Management
Demonstrated experience in complex digital initiatives
Deep understanding of the investment management industry, the range of investment products and vehicle types; and data detail
Experience working with content and data management systems
Experience in working to manage complex data sets, data display, and / or complex data visualization challenges
Ability to work in an agile product development environment and lead/collaborate with various internal and external partners/stakeholders
Exceptionally strong communication (written/verbal/presentation) and interpersonal skills
The ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate sensitive organizational hierarchies with a high EQ
Strong collaboration skills across numerous partners and delivery teams
Excellent oral and written skills
Strong interpersonal skills, positive, practical, and proactive
Independent worker who is results-driven, can work in a fast-paced environment and juggle multiple projects and priorities
Experience leading/managing a team

Desired

12+ years of related work experience in Investment Management/Asset Management/Financial Services
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills; influencing without authority

Work Flexibility

This role is eligible for remote work up to two days a week.

FINRA Requirements

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

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Benefits: We invest in our people through a wide range of programs and benefits, including:

Competitive pay and bonuses as well as a generous retirement plan and employee stock purchase plan with matching contributions
Flexible and remote work opportunities
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Tuition assistance
Wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)

Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.