Product Manager, Financial Risk and Compliance Platforms

Randstad Canada; Remote; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Ottawa is seeking a Product Manager for Financial Risk and Compliance Platforms. This senior role involves defining product vision, prioritizing features, and overseeing risk mitigation initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess strong product leadership skills, knowledge in financial accounting and regulatory frameworks, and experience managing stakeholder relationships. This is a remote role with a focus on delivering compliant financial solutions, making it perfect for dynamic, experienced professionals in a highly regulated environment.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

No commute

Qualifications

• 5+ years in senior Product Owner/Product Manager roles with accountability for outcomes.
• Demonstrated experience prioritizing business deliverables.
• Proven track record in engaging with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Prioritize product features based on business value and stakeholder input.
• Act as main liaison between business lines and technology teams.

Skills

Product leadership

Financial accounting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Education

Professional certifications (e.g., CSPO, CPA, CFA, FRM, CISA, MBA, PMP)

Tools

Agile methodologies

Scrum

Azure DevOps

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Product Manager, Financial Risk and Compliance Platforms to lead the evolution of enterprise risk management and back-office platforms in a highly regulated environment. This role requires a strong blend of product leadership, financial accounting, risk rating, and legal and regulatory expertise, with accountability for delivering measurable business outcomes such as risk mitigation, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. The successful candidate will define and communicate a clear product vision, translate business strategy into actionable roadmaps, and prioritize features that maximize business value while meeting external regulatory obligations. Acting as a senior liaison between finance, legal, IT, operations, and executive stakeholders, the Product Manager will oversee the product backlog, guide Agile delivery, manage vendor relationships, and drive business transformation and change initiatives across multiple lines of business. This opportunity is ideal for a senior product leader with a proven track record of stakeholder engagement, strategic prioritization, and delivering compliant, high-impact financial risk and compliance solutions.

Candidates must be eligible for Government of Canada Reliability Security Clearance (5+ years in Canada)

Remote contract position

Advantages

• Improved work life balance through flexible scheduling and no commute.
• Broader collaboration opportunities with diverse teams regardless of location.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, risk mitigation, and stakeholder input
• Act as the main liaison between business lines, technology, and other teams
• Gather and clarify requirements from senior stakeholders
• Manage the product backlog and plan sprints with cross-functional teams
• Identify and address risks in product development
• Monitor product performance and provide updates to senior management
• Foster collaboration across finance, legal, IT, and operations
• Lead business transformation and change management initiatives

Specific Project Requirements

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, risk mitigation, and stakeholder input
• Act as the main liaison between business lines, technology, and other teams
• Gather and clarify requirements from senior stakeholders

Qualifications

Top Skills Required

• Business Experience: Minimum 5 years in senior Product Owner/Product Manager roles, with direct accountability for business outcomes
• Strategic Prioritization: Demonstrated experience in prioritizing business deliverables and driving measurable business value
• Stakeholder Management: Proven track record of engaging with senior business leaders and aligning product features with organizational goals
• Risk Assessment & Regulatory Compliance: Deep understanding of financial accounting standards, legal regulations, and risk management in a business context
• Business-Focused Achievements: Candidates must provide specific examples of business impact (e.g., revenue growth, cost reduction, risk mitigation)
• Change Management: Experience leading business transformation initiatives

Other Skills Required

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy aligned with organizational goals
• Prioritize product features and enhancements based on business value, risk mitigation, and stakeholder input
• Act as the main liaison between business lines, technology, and other teams
• Gather and clarify requirements from senior stakeholders
• Manage the product backlog and plan sprints with cross-functional teams
• Identify and address risks in product development
• Monitor product performance and provide updates to senior management
• Foster collaboration across finance, legal, IT, and operations
• Lead business transformation and change management initiatives

Assets

• Professional certifications in Product Ownership, risk management, financial accounting, or legal compliance (e.g., CSPO, CPA, CFA, FRM, CISA, MBA, PMP)
• Experience with Agile methodologies and tools (e.g., Scrum, Azure DevOps)
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulatory requirements and standards
• Bilingual in both official languages (French and English)
• Experience in business transformation or change management

Summary

If you're qualified and interested please submit your resume and one of our experienced Recruiters would be happy to give you a call. Thank you.

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