Role : Product Owner
Location : Atlanta, GA, Windsor, CT, New York, NY (Hybrid)
Type : Long Term Contract
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage the product backlog, including prioritization, refinement, and readiness for sprint planning
- Translate business needs into user stories, use cases, and acceptance criteria
- Act as the primary liaison between business and technology teams
- Define and communicate product vision, roadmap, and sprint goals
- Participate in and lead Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, backlog grooming, reviews)
- Collaborate with developers, QA, and operations to ensure successful delivery and quality outcomes
- Support UAT and testing, including coordination and validation of business
- Manage dependencies, risks, and trade‑offs across multiple workstreams
Required Skills & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in computer science, finance, business administration or related field. Graduate degree is a plus.
- 10+ years of professional experience in technology, business analysis within the investment management business.
- 5+ years of product owner experience.
- Experience in the Investment Management industry.
- 2-3 years of experience with Factset and Sylvan applications.
- Experience with Portfolio Performance, Security Level Performance, Security Level Attribution.
- Good experience in Product Ownership within Agile / Scrum environments
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into technical deliverables
- Experience working with investment management data and platforms, such as:
- IBOR / performance / security master data
- Vendors like FactSet, Bloomberg, Aladdin, State Street, MSCI
- Proven backlog management, prioritization, and stakeholder communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred / Emerging Skills
- Experience with AI‑enabled workflows, automation, and intelligent decision support
- Familiarity with GitHub Copilot / Microsoft Copilot usage in delivery or analysis
- Data‑driven mindset with interest in AI/ML‑assisted product design
Tekshapers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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