Lead Product Owner

Post Date

May 06, 2025

Location

Chicago,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60606
US
Jul 10, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Project Manager

Req #

NYC-780589

Pay Rate

$150k - $179k (estimate)

Job Description

A large financial client is looking for a Lead Product Owner to join the team. As an Associate Principal and Product Owner in FRM (Financial Risk Management), you will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of next-generation risk management systems. This person is responsible for discovering, synthesizing, and analyzing information from different FRM teams-Market Risk, Credit Risk, Stress Testing etc., including tools, processes & procedures, documentation, stakeholders and support analysts in building requirements for different Risk Applications. The ideal candidate is a proven change agent with a demonstrated ability to solve complex problems through logical, digestible solutions that deliver key value to our stakeholders. Additionally, this individual must be comfortable communicating to all levels of the organization as well as inside and outside the organization. Skills that are foundational to the success of this role include, but are not limited to, communication, analytical, problem solving, process modelling, facilitation, elicitation, scope management, leadership and agile mindset.

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Required Skills & Experience

Previous work experience of 7 or more years, building and working with pricing and risk management systems preferable
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
Preference given to candidates with understanding of markets and financial derivatives in equities, interest rate, and commodity products.
Experience with Agile software development.
Proficiency using Jira, Confluence, Tableau and Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred business experience in clearinghouse activities.
Self-motivated and self-starting; working with little supervision and picking up new and unfamiliar concepts.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

CCBA, CBAP, and/or AAC certification is a plus.
Knowledge of cloud technologies; experience working with AWS a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.