Product Owner - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a dynamic Product Owner to enhance its Regulatory Strategy team. The candidate will drive product vision, manage the Regulatory Engagement Platform, and collaborate with diverse departments to deliver high-quality solutions. This role demands strong product management expertise and a deep understanding of agile methodologies, working in a fast-paced environment to meet the firm's regulatory goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in product management in an agile environment.
• Strong Front End application design skills with a focus on UX best practices.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy.
• Lead application design initiatives and write product stories.
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Product management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decision making

User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Regulatory Strategy is looking to enhance its team with a dynamic and skilled Product Owner. This role provides a unique opportunity to collaborate across the firm, engaging with diverse departments such as Lines of Business/Functions, Control Management, Compliance, Risk, Technology, Finance, and Audit. The successful candidate will cultivate expertise in the firm's regulatory agenda and acquire a comprehensive understanding of governance at a firm-wide level.

As a Product Owner in the Regulatory Strategy team, you will oversee the firm's Regulatory Engagement Platform and Regulatory Letter Repository. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the product vision by defining and prioritizing the product backlog, designing innovative features, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and align with the company's strategic objectives. To succeed, you will need a deep understanding of agile methodologies, exceptional communication skills, and a proven track record in product management.

Job Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy to stakeholders and the development team
• Lead application design initiatives, including creating detailed mock-ups, ensuring alignment with business needs and regulatory requirements
• Write and prioritize stories while maintaining the product backlog to ensure it aligns with customer needs and business priorities
• Conduct and lead refinement discussions, ensuring clarity and precision in story writing
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) efforts to ensure product quality and compliance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, technology, and UX, to gather requirements and ensure alignment on product goals
• Drive innovation projects to enhance system capabilities, including reporting and analytics (e.g., Machine Learning/AI; evaluate technology to automate data capture and improve quality)
• Monitor product performance and make data-driven decisions to optimize features and user experience
• Act as the primary contact for all product-related inquiries and provide regular updates to stakeholders on progress and performance

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or a related field
• Extensive experience in product management or a related role in an agile environment; proven success in managing complex products
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and Scrum teams
• Strong Front End application design skills with a focus on UX best practices
• Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, capable of working across teams and levels
• Strategic thinking and ability to make data-driven decisions
• Ability to multitask in a dynamic environment, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
• Detail-oriented with a proactive, can-do attitude
• Strong sense of accountability and urgency

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Master's degree
• Background in Technology

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors. Our approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their objectives.

We value our people and the diverse talents they bring. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide reasonable accommodations for religious practices, mental health, or physical disabilities. For more information, visit our FAQs about requesting accommodations.

About the Team

Our professionals in Corporate Functions cover areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our teams ensure the success of our business, clients, customers, and employees.

Our Compliance teams work globally across all lines of business, advising on regulatory requirements and balancing these with the firm's needs. They also contribute to new business strategies, product lines, policies, training, operational processes, risk mitigation, and control.