Product Owner - Investment Management New York City, NY - Onsite Contract

Product Owner – Investment ManagementLocation: Onsite – New York City, NY Job Type: 12-18 ContractJob Summary: We are seeking three (3) mid-level Product Owners to join our client’s growing team focused on Advisory product expansion for Alternatives within the Investment Management space. This is a hands-on, onsite role in New York City working closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver high-impact products in a regulated financial environment.Key Responsibilities:Partner with stakeholders across business, technology, operations, legal, and compliance to gather and validate product requirements.Engage with business units daily to understand workflows, document needs, and address client issues.Translate business objectives into clear, actionable user stories and functional specifications.Drive product development in an Agile environment, prioritizing features and resolving blockers.Work alongside developers and QA teams to ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria.Present product plans and progress to internal stakeholders for alignment and approval.Ensure all changes comply with firm policies and regulatory standards (legal, risk, compliance).Promote a data-driven decision-making approach throughout the product lifecycle.Support user onboarding and provide training/documentation as needed.Required Qualifications:5–7 years of experience as a Product Owner, particularly in Investment Management domain.Strong understanding of Advisory platforms, Alternative Investments, and related processes.Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.Strong documentation skills – user stories, BRDs, functional specs.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Ability to work onsite in NYC and collaborate with teams across technology, business, and compliance.Preferred Skills:Experience working with compliance-heavy products or regulated financial environments.Familiarity with tools like JIRA, Confluence, Excel, and SQL for data validation or tracking.Exposure to front-office tools or client advisory platforms is a plus.