Vice President, Product Owner

BNY Mellon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible global resources and tools

Generous paid leaves

Job summary

A major financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a Product Owner to join their Trustee & Depositary team. In this role, you will drive a large-scale transformation, collaborating across Product, Technology, and Operations to deliver future-state solutions. The ideal candidate will have solid product ownership experience in agile environments and excellent communication skills to influence decisions across teams. Competitive compensation and a supportive benefits package are included.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Product Owner with a track record in cross-functional delivery.
• Strong hands-on capability in requirement definition and backlog management.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries preferred.
• Experience in complex delivery or transformation initiatives.
• Experience shaping data-related requirements for platforms or business transformation.
• Strong problem solving in ambiguity and evolving priorities.
• Clear, effective communication for decision making.
• Interest in applying tools and AI to improve delivery.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industry, preferably custody/depositary.

Responsibilities

• Drive large-scale transformation efforts for Trustee & Depositary.
• Collaborate with Product and Technology teams for future-state capabilities.
• Track key delivery indicators to improve outcomes.
• Drive delivery through hands-on ownership: requirements, backlog, prioritisation, and outcomes for Scrum teams.
• Define and refine product requirements with stakeholders and data sources to ensure compliant and fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Monitor business, operational and product trends to inform prioritisation and adjust plans.
• Own delivery insights by tracking delivery and performance indicators to drive improvements.
• Manage dependencies and ensure joined-up delivery across product teams; resolve priority conflicts.
• Influence without authority to maintain momentum amid ambiguity and coach less-experienced teammates.
• Champion pragmatic improvements; explore responsible use of tools, automation, and AI to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Product ownership in agile environments

Backlog prioritization

Stakeholder communication

Problem-solving

Data-related requirements

Problem solving

Clear communication

Curiosity and improvement mindset

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, technology or related discipline

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Product Owner to join our Trustee & Depositary team within Asset Servicing. This role is located in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the re‑platforming of our Trustee & Depositary business, contributing to a large‑scale transformation that will materially improve how the business operates and delivers value over time.
• Act as a strong and credible Product Owner within the Product function, partnering closely with the Product Manager to shape priorities, delivery approach, and outcomes.
• Work across Product, Technology, and Operations to drive the delivery of future‑state capabilities and ongoing enhancements, balancing strategic intent with practical execution.
• Drive the execution of our re‑platforming vision through hands‑on product ownership, owning requirements definition, prioritisation, and outcome‑focused delivery across Scrum teams.
• Lead the definition and refinement of product requirements, synthesising input from stakeholders, delivery teams, and data sources to ensure solutions are well‑designed, compliant, and fit for purpose.
• Monitor business, operational, and product trends to proactively inform prioritisation decisions, identify emerging risks or opportunities, and adjust delivery plans accordingly.
• Take ownership of delivery insights by tracking key delivery and performance indicators, using these to drive continuous improvement in product outcomes and ways of working.
• Work collaboratively across product teams to ensure joined‑up delivery, actively managing dependencies, sequencing work, and resolving conflicts in priorities.
• Use influence rather than authority to maintain momentum through ambiguity, working in partnership with stakeholders and coaching less‑experienced team members to remove obstacles and enable effective delivery.
• Champion pragmatic improvement, exploring how tools, automation, and AI can be applied responsibly to improve delivery efficiency, control, and outcomes across the POD.

Qualifications

• Solid experience working as a Product Owner (or equivalent), with a track record of delivering outcomes in agile, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong hands‑on delivery capability, including requirements definition, backlog ownership, prioritisation, and close collaboration with Scrum teams.
• Confidence working across peers and stakeholders, with the ability to influence decisions and build alignment across teams.
• Experience contributing as a subject matter expert in complex delivery or transformation initiatives, offering constructive challenges and practical solutions.
• An understanding of the importance of data in platform and business transformation, with experience shaping or supporting data‑related requirements and outcomes.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort operating in environments with ambiguity, competing priorities, and evolving direction.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to explain complex topics in a way that enables good decision‑making.
• A curious, improvement‑oriented mindset, with interest in how tools and AI can help teams work smarter and deliver better results.
• Experience working in financial services or another regulated industry, preferably in custody, depositary, or fund oversight activities.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, technology, or a related discipline.

Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Locations: 1 Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester, GT MAN, M1 1RN, GB