Senior Associate Product Owner
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: The Senior Associate Product Owner plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the Client Lifecycle Management Platform by translating the product vision into clear, actionable deliverables. This role requires deep collaboration with internal partnersincluding Operations, UX, and Technologyto ensure the product strategy reflects user needs, operational realities, and technical capabilities. The Product Owner manages and prioritizes the product backlog, establishes acceptance criteria, and guides the squad through the development lifecycle using Agile principles. They actively engage cross-functional partners to gather insights, validate requirements, and drive alignment on design, process improvements, and technical implementation. Success in this role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization, and comfort challenging existing processes. The Product Owner ensures strategic alignment, identifies risks and dependencies, and brings the voice of the client into every phase of product development. Your Primary Responsibilities: Translate the product vision and the roadmap into squad deliverables and release plans Create and refine the backlog of user stories with the squad to provide the right level of detail at the right time to achieve definition of ready (preparation for development) Establish story acceptance criteria and lead the squad's backlog by accepting or rejecting the backlog items, according to acceptance criteria during each sprint Seek feedback from partners and clients and incorporate into future backlog items Bring the voice of the client (external/internal) into the squad Cultivate relationships with key partners to identify issues, risks, and dependencies, and maintain alignment to achieve product strategy Incorporate and prioritize technical work to deliver on release objectives Improve product value by evaluating implementation alternatives and considering impact of changing scope on budget and estimates Attend and participate in all squad meetings (sprint and release events) Mitigate risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors, and demonstrating strong ethical behavior. Qualifications: Minimum of 6 years of related experience Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience Talents Needed for Success: Exhibit strong understanding of Agile Software Development (primarily Scrum and Kanban) principles and techniques Understand and use applicable work management tools (i.e. JIRA) for decision making and collaboration Drive creative and problem-solving activity with all participants and partners Knowledge of financial services operations, in particular Post Trade Processing, trends and user demands The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. About the Team
Enterprise Services comprises of multiple business platforms including Client Services, Global Business Operations, Business Architecture, Data Strategy and Analytics, and Digital Services, which report into the Chief of Enterprise Services. These grouped platforms enable the business to optimize delivery for clients, generate efficiencies and resilience, and enable consistency in the business digitization strategy, processes and end-to-end best practices.
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve. Pay and Benefits: Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location Pension / Retirement benefits Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). The Impact you will have in this role: The Senior Associate Product Owner plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the Client Lifecycle Management Platform by translating the product vision into clear, actionable deliverables. This role requires deep collaboration with internal partnersincluding Operations, UX, and Technologyto ensure the product strategy reflects user needs, operational realities, and technical capabilities. The Product Owner manages and prioritizes the product backlog, establishes acceptance criteria, and guides the squad through the development lifecycle using Agile principles. They actively engage cross-functional partners to gather insights, validate requirements, and drive alignment on design, process improvements, and technical implementation. Success in this role requires strong analytical and communication skills, the ability to influence and build relationships across the organization, and comfort challenging existing processes. The Product Owner ensures strategic alignment, identifies risks and dependencies, and brings the voice of the client into every phase of product development. Your Primary Responsibilities: Translate the product vision and the roadmap into squad deliverables and release plans Create and refine the backlog of user stories with the squad to provide the right level of detail at the right time to achieve definition of ready (preparation for development) Establish story acceptance criteria and lead the squad's backlog by accepting or rejecting the backlog items, according to acceptance criteria during each sprint Seek feedback from partners and clients and incorporate into future backlog items Bring the voice of the client (external/internal) into the squad Cultivate relationships with key partners to identify issues, risks, and dependencies, and maintain alignment to achieve product strategy Incorporate and prioritize technical work to deliver on release objectives Improve product value by evaluating implementation alternatives and considering impact of changing scope on budget and estimates Attend and participate in all squad meetings (sprint and release events) Mitigate risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors, and demonstrating strong ethical behavior. Qualifications: Minimum of 6 years of related experience Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience Talents Needed for Success: Exhibit strong understanding of Agile Software Development (primarily Scrum and Kanban) principles and techniques Understand and use applicable work management tools (i.e. JIRA) for decision making and collaboration Drive creative and problem-solving activity with all participants and partners Knowledge of financial services operations, in particular Post Trade Processing, trends and user demands The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. About the Team
Enterprise Services comprises of multiple business platforms including Client Services, Global Business Operations, Business Architecture, Data Strategy and Analytics, and Digital Services, which report into the Chief of Enterprise Services. These grouped platforms enable the business to optimize delivery for clients, generate efficiencies and resilience, and enable consistency in the business digitization strategy, processes and end-to-end best practices.