Product Owner - Digital Markets
At R3, we envision a world where value flows freely and businesses operate securely. Our mission is to facilitate an open, reliable, and lasting digital economy. As a growing company with the perseverance of a startup, we foster an environment that values every idea and promises diverse experiences every day.
The Team
The Digital Markets team at R3 is a group of forward-thinking problem-solvers and strategic, agile collaborators who work with customers to address challenges and develop solutions using R3's cutting-edge DLT technology, Corda. Within the Product team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring successful customer outcomes by defining and delivering comprehensive customer solutions throughout the lifecycle, including designing, building, and deploying phases. This involvement will require close coordination with Product Managers and engineering teams at every stage.
Responsibilities
- Spearhead innovations and oversee end-to-end product launches.
- Define, prioritize, and manage the product backlog by collaborating with internal stakeholders to accurately convey customer needs.
- Apply agile methodologies to convert Product Manager initiatives into features and user stories with well-defined acceptance criteria.
- Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to showcase product value, steer the product roadmap, and advocate for customer priorities.
- Take ownership of the product backlog, ensure clear priorities, gather input from stakeholders, and act as the main point of contact for the development team.
- Develop reusable tools and assets required for the functional project phase, such as business flow diagrams and functional specifications.
- Review and approve deliverables, including functional solutions or proofs of concept, for internal and external teams.
- Establish and maintain monitoring and reports on product performance post-launch to support future development decisions.
- Demonstrate the ability to explain and simplify technical concepts to various audiences.
- Collaborate with UX designers to create mockups illustrating the final product design.
- Work closely with the Product Manager to grasp in-depth knowledge of the product strategy, market demands, and customer requirements for achieving product-market fit and overall success.
Day-to-day tasks include activities such as:
- Decomposing epics from product management into user stories.
- Organizing and prioritizing sprints.
- Coordinating sprint planning sessions.
- Monitoring progress at each development stage.
- Addressing developer queries regarding user story rationale.
- Mapping out milestones, deliverables, as well as recognizing potential opportunities and risks.
Skills
- Blend of technical expertise and business acumen.
- Prioritization of customer needs with an ABCD thinking approach.
- Proactive self-starter with adept project management skills, capable of handling multiple tasks efficiently.
- Strong communication skills to engage, influence, and inspire partners and stakeholders for fostering collaboration and alignment.
- High degree of organization, self-motivation, and personal responsibility.
Education & Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a product owner role.
- Exposure to working across Financial Services domains like Capital Markets, Fintech, Retail payments, Wholesale Banking (Desirable).
- History of delivering data-driven solutions with a customer-centric focus.
- Demonstrated background in launching software or services, working closely with engineering teams and excelling in prototyping, iterative development, and Agile methodologies.
- Passion for DLT/Blockchain technologies and their advantages, though prior experience is not required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Join our vibrant team and contribute to driving cutting-edge product development in the technology and financial sectors. Apply now!
R3 is a leading enterprise technology company specializing in digital solutions for regulated financial markets. Our technology empowers financial markets to operate more efficiently, transparently, and with enhanced connectivity. Our primary focus is advancing markets and nurturing an open, trusted, and enduring digital economy.
Our employees embody our core values - Collaborative, Ownership, Bold, and Customer First. As a result, our flagship DLT platform, Corda, and R3 Digital Markets suite are trusted by leading financial market entities, including FMIs, exchanges, central banks, and commercial banks worldwide.
R3 is devoted to providing an equal opportunity work environment. We pride ourselves on being a diverse and inclusive team that values all ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, origins, disabilities, veteran status, and cultures. At R3, we are committed to creating a workplace where individuality is celebrated and cherished because we believe that our diverse strengths make us stronger together. Visit our website or connect via social media platforms for further information.
If you believe you could contribute positively to our team but do not meet all the criteria listed above, submit your CV/resume. We are always eager to meet collaborative, bold individuals excited about the opportunity to work with us.
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