Product Owner - Risk Technology

Grow your career with an innovative global bank in Rutherford, NJ. This contract role offers a strong possibility of extension or conversion and requires a hybrid schedule (2-3 days onsite per week).

Join one of the world's most renowned global banks, a trusted brand with over 200 years of financial services experience. Work alongside industry experts in a collaborative environment.

Contract Duration: 6 Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in product ownership, business analysis, or systems analysis in complex enterprise environments.
• Strategic vision combined with hands-on execution skills.
• Deep understanding of regulatory compliance, risk management, and internal policy frameworks (e.g., Policy, Standards & Procedures, Regulatory Inventory).
• Expertise in translating strategic objectives into detailed product requirements and managing backlogs.
• Strong proficiency in Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Advanced data analysis skills (Excel, Python).
• Proven ability to manage complex issues, drive consensus, and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with automation and AI-enabled tools is a significant plus.
• Strong Stress Testing experience.

What You Will Be Doing

• Drive the end-to-end product lifecycle for critical Risk Policy Hub functionalities.
• Translate complex business needs into actionable requirements and user stories.
• Define and articulate the product vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory imperatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison between risk management, compliance, legal, and technology teams.
• Develop and maintain a well-groomed product backlog, prioritizing based on business value, regulatory urgency, and technical feasibility.
• Facilitate workshops to elicit requirements and resolve ambiguities.
• Maintain the Book of Work and lead prioritization discussions.
• Utilize AI tools for requirements documentation and analysis.
• Collaborate with agile development teams (Scrum Masters, developers, QA) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Actively participate in all agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives).
• Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure quality standards.
• Manage multi-faceted projects across various functional streams and locations.
• Develop content for senior management reporting and internal communications.
• Ensure the Risk Policy Hub supports robust data governance, enterprise risk management, and auditability.
• Collaborate with the Enterprise Data Office (EDO) to integrate interdependent functionalities.