IT Product Owner

Company Description

ABOUT IQ-EQ

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide. 

We employ a global workforce of 5,500+ people across 25 jurisdictions and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding US$750 billion. We work with 13 of the world’s top 15 private equity firms.

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts.

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.

Job Description

N.B. This role is based in Belfast.

As an IT Product Owner within IQ-EQ's Funds and Institutional segment, you will oversee the management of key business applications. Reporting to the Funds Product Owner, you will work closely with adjacent product owners, acting as a role model and ambassador for the team. This role requires both strong technical expertise and leadership skills, as you will shape the development roadmap and ensure best practices across the business. 

Experience 

• Experience in coding languages such as Excel VBA, VB.net, Java, C#, or other .NET languages. 
• Minimum 4 years in application support or development. 
• At least 2 years in a line management role. 
• Strong background in SQL, report development, and system integrations (APIs). 
• Experience in financial services, particularly funds, with accounting knowledge being a plus. 
• Comfortable working in a global environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Manage and optimise business-critical software applications, keeping a close eye on costs. 
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team to meet both business goals and personal growth objectives. 
• Collaborate with Product Managers to define business requirements and set the development roadmap. 
• Take ownership of Systems Analysis, Business Analysis, Solution Design, and Application Development from an application standpoint. 
• Gather, analyse, and document requirements for system interfaces and reports. 
• Act as a key stakeholder for all applications under your management. 
• Ensure effective control over business requests and identify/report gaps or opportunities for enhancement. 
• Work closely with the Funds Product Team to deliver high-quality service across all applications. 
• Partner with the Change Delivery Team to implement business-driven changes. 
• Ensure services meet agreed service levels for all internal and external clients. 
• Collaborate with Audit & Compliance to ensure processes align with regulatory requirements. 
• Manage the team's budget effectively. 

Skills 

• Knowledge of accounting systems; accounting knowledge is beneficial. 
• Proficient in SQL (required). 
• Ability to meet and exceed deadlines while maintaining high standards. 
• Strong communication skills, especially when presenting to senior stakeholders. 
• Effective one-on-one leadership and management skills. 
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and numerical abilities. 
• Problem-solving mindset and conceptual thinking. 
• Well-organised and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. 

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT

As a forward-looking business, sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining meaningful, long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 5,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, speaking 41 languages across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

We’re committed to growing long-term relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our client’s sustainability and success leads to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.