Product Owner (Financial Services)

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Responsibilities Lead prioritization, development and acceptance user stories to establish and enhance Actuarial Data Repository. Partner with Product Managers and Actuarial stakeholders to understand customer and business needs and translate into requirements/user stories. Provide direction and collaborate effectively with appropriate stakeholders on complex issues and conflicts that impact time, cost, scope, quality and risk of assigned features and user stories. Write stories/requirements for Agile POD/Build Team(s) and Annuity Data Repository enhancement work. Serve as key decision maker on priorities of product backlog, and work to ensure that all stakeholders are aligned at each stage of the development lifecycle. Submit User Acceptance Criteria and complete User Acceptance Testing. Act as point of contact for issues with Actuarial Data Repository/Operational Data Store. Help drive adoption and business intelligence for Actuarial Data Repository. Lead the implementation and integration of improvements. Continuously prioritize the product backlog to ensure that the Agile software development team is focused on the highest value work. Coordinate with other Product Owners and team members to manage dependencies across teams. Survey upstream data providers and downstream data customers to develop understanding of how Life and Annuity data are used. Assist in development of data processes and reconciliation reports that are efficient, tractable, and instill confidence in the integrity of results for downstream stakeholders and auditors. As needed, perform business analyst and QA support. Proactively identify and recommend process improvements that significantly reduce workloads and/or maintain/improve quality. Provide subject matter expertise to clarify development requirements. Maintain data dictionary and follow established data governance policies. Education and Experience 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required). 3 - 5+ Years of experience in Business Analysis, Project Management, or a product-related role within a development team that directly aligns with the specific responsibilities for this position. (Required). Salesforce experience in any industry, financial services knowledge a plus. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze and interpret both internal and external documents such as general media/publications, professional journals, technical procedures, governmental regulations, policies, proposals, and standard operating procedures. Confident, comfortable communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills. Mathematical Skills Apply concepts such as probability, statistics, modeling, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical solutions. Work with mathematical concepts such as averages and/or variances. Reasoning Ability Ability to analyze information and to evaluate the implications of a course of action or solution. Ability to interpret and apply common sense understanding to carry out a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Evaluate trends in data or information. Other Skills and Abilities Ability to perform under stress in cases of emergency, critical or hazardous situations. Ability to work with others in a team environment. Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g., management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop collaborative approaches. Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend process improvements. Demonstrated excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style. Demonstrated the ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information. Find common ground and can gain collaboration among management, colleagues and peers; can influence outcomes without directing or commanding. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Strong project management skills including critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines. Successfully completes regulatory and job training requirements. Certifications None listed. Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Contract Job Function Staffing and Recruiting Get notified about new Product Owner jobs in Hartford, CT . #J-18808-Ljbffr Open Systems Technologies