Product Owner

TITLE: PRODUCT OWNER 
 
DEPARTMENT: INNOVATIONS TEAM 

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT, INNOVATIONS 

OFFICE LOCATION: NEW YORK CITY 

ROLE TYPE: FULL TIME  

Overview of the Team  

The IPC Innovations Team is a key part of the Chief Operating Transformation Officer (COTO) long-term strategy, dedicated to exploring emerging technologies and developing solutions to drive IPC’s strategic growth and adaptability. Operating independently yet aligned with IPC’s product and technical standards, the team focuses on pioneering advanced technology solutions that meet evolving financial market needs. 

The primary objective of the Innovations Team is to design, develop, and deliver customer-centric solutions that integrate IPC products with emerging technologies and partner applications. Playing a critical role in shaping IPC’s future offerings, the team ensures that IPC remains at the forefront of financial technology advancements, delivering solutions that anticipate market demands and foster enhanced customer engagement. 

Role Overview: 

The Product Owner on the Innovations Team plays a crucial role in defining and prioritizing the team's backlog, acting as a liaison between stakeholders and the development team. This position requires strong collaboration skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of agile methodologies. Working closely with the Director of Product Management, Customers, and internal stakeholders, the Product Owner collaborates to gather requirements and understand customer needs. By translating these insights into actionable user stories, they create a clear vision for the Innovation team's work. 

How You Will Make an Impact:  

Throughout the development cycle, effective communication is key for the Product Owner. They regularly update stakeholders on project progress while gathering feedback to iterate on product features. By maintaining open lines of communication with customers and internal stakeholders alike, they ensure that everyone is aligned towards achieving innovation goals. Overall, as a member of the Innovations Team, being a successful Product Owner requires strong leadership skills combined with an understanding of market dynamics. The ability to prioritize effectively while keeping customer needs at heart is essential for driving successful product outcomes within IPCs' innovation initiatives. 

 Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in this Role: 

• Strong combination of technical knowledge and financial service acumen 

• Comprehensive understanding of Agile methodologies  

• Collaborative team player, willing to contribute to additional tasks such as testing, documentation, and training 

• Proactive self-starter with excellent project management skills, capable of effectively managing multiple tasks 

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams towards a shared objective 

• Excellent presentation skills  

• Ability to resolve complex challenges. 

• Proficient in documenting processes, strategies, and project outcomes. 

Desired Skills and Experience: 

• 2-3 years of experience in a role related to Product Management or Product Development 

• Demonstrated success in delivering customer-centric applications or solutions 

• Experience in the Financial Services / Financial Technology industry is a plus 

• Familiarity with Jira or Confluence  

• Strong understanding of current and emerging technologies. 

• Proficiency in using data analytics to drive decision-making 

• Experience managing external partners and vendors. 

What’s in It for You?   

At IPC, your compensation is only part of the package. We are committed to investing in a range of programs and initiatives to improve the overall experience of our employees.  

In addition to a collaborative, high-performing team environment, we’re pleased to offer benefits including:     
 

• Competitive Base Salaries
• Medical Coverage, Dental and Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, AD&D and Life Insurance Coverage
• 401(k) plan with matching contributions
• Flexible PTO plus Public Holidays
• Additional Time off for Charity Work and Volunteering
• Pet Insurance
• ID Theft insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Certification Bonus Program
• Access to “IPC University” our Internal E-Learning Platform
• Structured Onboarding Training and Peer Mentor Support
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Scheme

Further information about your benefits will be provided during your onboarding process. 

Additional Information: 

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some employees may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.  

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you and your Line Manager before commencement of employment with IPC. 

You can explore more about our culture, offerings and commitment to living our Core 4 values, on www.ipc.com/careers/ and www.ipc.com/about-us/about-ipc/. 

IPC’s Work Culture: 

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today.  

Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness.  

We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.