Master Product Owner

National Bank of Canada; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness program

Flexible group insurance

Generous pension plan

Employee Share Ownership Plan

Telemedicine service

Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Montreal is seeking a Master Product Owner to drive advisory and portfolio management capabilities. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in product management and specific expertise in wealth management and digital transformation. Key responsibilities include defining product vision, leading cross-functional teams, and mentoring Product Owners. Competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package are available, emphasizing employee wellbeing and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant experience required.
• At least 5 years in a strategic role in product or project management.
• Proven experience in wealth management and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and roadmap.
• Lead prioritization of epics and features.
• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and delivery teams.

Skills

Strategic product management

Cross-functional team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Portfolio management platforms

Financial planning tools

Job description

Overview

*** Please note that this position can be held from different cities in Canada ***

A career as a Master Product Owner (Product Lead) within the Wealth Management team at National Bank means acting as a strategic leader to drive the evolution of advisory and portfolio management capabilities within an Agile Release Train (ART). This role focuses on influencing digital experiences for advisors and head office teams through product leadership, digital transformation, and wealth management expertise.

Your job

Strategic Product Leadership

• Work closely with the train lead to define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for advice and portfolio management capabilities, aligned with business objectives
• Lead the prioritization of epics and features across multiple teams, ensuring alignment with the train's mission and value streams
• Ensure solutions deliver measurable value and exceptional user experiences

Agile Train Collaboration

• Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, architecture, and delivery teams across the ART
• Facilitate PI planning readiness, feature decomposition, and backlog grooming in collaboration with Product Owners, RTEs, and Solution Architects
• Ensure cross-team dependencies are identified, managed, and communicated effectively
• Guide the transversal evolution of tools related to portfolio management and advice (ex. Croesus, Advice Suite)
• Serve as the voice of the network, translating insights into actionable features and enhancements, fostering network efficiency, client engagement and regulatory compliance
• Support integration efforts and change management to ensure seamless onboarding of new capabilities

Portfolio & Advice Domain Expertise

• Guide the transversal evolution of tools related to portfolio management and advice (ex. Croesus, Advice Suite)
• Serve as the voice of the network, translating insights into actionable features and enhancements, fostering network efficiency, client engagement and regulatory compliance
• Support integration efforts and change management to ensure seamless onboarding of new capabilities

Leadership & Governance

• Mentor and coach Product Owners within the train, fostering a culture of ownership, agility, and continuous improvement
• Contribute to governance forums, OKR alignment, and agile maturity assessments across the portfolio
• Represent the train in strategic planning and transformation initiatives
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes to senior leadership and business sponsors

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree and 7 to 10 years of relevant experience
• At least 5 years of experience in a strategic role in product or project management
• Proven experience in wealth management, portfolio management platforms, and financial planning tools
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex product portfolios
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits & Additional Information

Benefits include a competitive compensation package and a wide range of flexible options to support wellbeing and family needs, including:

• Health and wellness program
• Flexible group insurance
• Generous pension plan
• Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Preferential banking services
• Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
• Telemedicine service
• Virtual sleep clinic

Our dynamic work environments and collaboration tools foster a positive employee experience. We are committed to accessibility and inclusivity. If you require accommodation, please let us know during the recruitment process. We welcome all candidates.

Additional required languages: English, French