Kanak Elite Services
Product Owner/Securities Lending (Stock Loan)/Capital Markets
Kanak Elite Services, New York, New York, us, 10261
Location
NYC, NY – Onsite 5 Days a week.
Candidates must be local to the New York or New Jersey area and commute into the office 5 days a week. No relocation considered.
Position Overview Seeking an experienced and business-savvy Product Owner to support its Securities Lending (Stock Loan) Desk in managing and enhancing the
FIS Securities Finance Processor (SFP)
platform. This individual will act as a critical liaison between front‑office stakeholders and technology teams to ensure the SFP platform meets operational, trading, and regulatory requirements.
This is a high‑impact role requiring
deep knowledge of the securities lending business , strong vendor‑management skills, and the ability to define and prioritize platform enhancements that directly support trading desk operations.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Product Owner and subject‑matter expert for the FIS SFP platform, responsible for roadmap, enhancements, and issue resolution.
Act as the primary bridge between the Stock Loan desk (front office) and technology teams.
Define and prioritize user stories, manage the product backlog.
Collaborate with FIS vendor contacts to track issue resolution, release cycles, upgrades, and platform configuration.
Support implementation of regulatory changes, operational process enhancements, and integration with upstream/downstream systems.
Gather and document business requirements.
Troubleshoot system or trade‑related issues in real time and escalate to appropriate teams or vendors.
Conduct training and knowledge‑sharing sessions with end users and support teams to improve platform adoption and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Front Office Support role within a securities finance or stock loan environment.
Strong hands‑on experience with
FIS Securities Finance Processor (SFP)
or a similar securities lending/trading platform.
Prior experience supporting or working directly with a Stock Loan desk in a trading environment.
Excellent understanding of Securities Finance workflows: trade capture, recall, return, billing, settlement, and collateral management.
Strong familiarity with trade lifecycle concepts and downstream dependencies (e.g., settlement, risk, finance, and compliance).
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; able to interface with both front‑office professionals and technical teams.
Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., SFTR, SEC 10c‑1) is a plus.
Agile methodology experience (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is preferred.
Additional Information
This role is onsite at NYC office, 5 days per week.
The position is a long‑term consulting engagement with potential for extended duration based on performance and project needs.
Opportunity to work closely with a high‑performing front office team in a dynamic capital markets environment.
Feel free to reach me at
gauravverma@kanakits.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Candidates must be local to the New York or New Jersey area and commute into the office 5 days a week. No relocation considered.
Position Overview Seeking an experienced and business-savvy Product Owner to support its Securities Lending (Stock Loan) Desk in managing and enhancing the
FIS Securities Finance Processor (SFP)
platform. This individual will act as a critical liaison between front‑office stakeholders and technology teams to ensure the SFP platform meets operational, trading, and regulatory requirements.
This is a high‑impact role requiring
deep knowledge of the securities lending business , strong vendor‑management skills, and the ability to define and prioritize platform enhancements that directly support trading desk operations.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the Product Owner and subject‑matter expert for the FIS SFP platform, responsible for roadmap, enhancements, and issue resolution.
Act as the primary bridge between the Stock Loan desk (front office) and technology teams.
Define and prioritize user stories, manage the product backlog.
Collaborate with FIS vendor contacts to track issue resolution, release cycles, upgrades, and platform configuration.
Support implementation of regulatory changes, operational process enhancements, and integration with upstream/downstream systems.
Gather and document business requirements.
Troubleshoot system or trade‑related issues in real time and escalate to appropriate teams or vendors.
Conduct training and knowledge‑sharing sessions with end users and support teams to improve platform adoption and efficiency.
Required Qualifications
5+ years of experience in a Product Owner, Business Analyst, or Front Office Support role within a securities finance or stock loan environment.
Strong hands‑on experience with
FIS Securities Finance Processor (SFP)
or a similar securities lending/trading platform.
Prior experience supporting or working directly with a Stock Loan desk in a trading environment.
Excellent understanding of Securities Finance workflows: trade capture, recall, return, billing, settlement, and collateral management.
Strong familiarity with trade lifecycle concepts and downstream dependencies (e.g., settlement, risk, finance, and compliance).
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills; able to interface with both front‑office professionals and technical teams.
Knowledge of regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., SFTR, SEC 10c‑1) is a plus.
Agile methodology experience (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) is preferred.
Additional Information
This role is onsite at NYC office, 5 days per week.
The position is a long‑term consulting engagement with potential for extended duration based on performance and project needs.
Opportunity to work closely with a high‑performing front office team in a dynamic capital markets environment.
Feel free to reach me at
gauravverma@kanakits.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr