Assistant Vice President - Product Owner

Broadridge Financial Solutions India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Broadridge Financial Solutions India Pvt Ltd is seeking an AVP – Product Owner for the Enterprise Innovation Lab in Bengaluru. You will lead end‑to‑end product discovery, own the backlog, and drive innovation initiatives from ideation to implementation.

The role requires 10–15 years in product ownership/management, an MBA in Finance, and strong knowledge of financial services, with hands‑on experience in AI, blockchain, and agile practices.

Qualifications

• MBA in Finance from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 business school.
• 10–15 years of experience across product ownership, product management, business analysis, or technology delivery.
• Strong understanding of financial services and the capital markets ecosystem.
• Working knowledge of AI, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, tokenization, and other emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience building and delivering products, MVPs, prototypes, or proofs of concept.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and develop people.
• Strong critical thinking, structured problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end product discovery, including market research, problem definition, customer validation, and opportunity identification.
• Act as Product Owner for assigned products, MVPs, prototypes, and proofs of concept.
• Partner with Product Managers to define vision, roadmaps, priorities, and success measures.
• Translate business needs into product capabilities and user stories.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog based on value, objectives, dependencies, and timelines.
• Lead agile delivery through backlog refinement, sprint planning, and reviews.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Architecture, UX, BA, and Testing to guide design and resolve delivery challenges.
• Build and mentor a cross‑functional team of engineers, analysts, testers, and specialists.
• Communicate product strategy, progress, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Product ownership

Product management

Agile/Scrum

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Team leadership

Innovation

Financial services knowledge

Education

MBA in Finance

Tools

AI awareness

Blockchain concepts

Job description

AVP – Product Owner, Enterprise Innovation Lab At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end product discovery, including market research, problem definition, customer validation, use-case identification, business case development, feasibility assessment, and implementation planning.
• Identify customer needs, market opportunities, and emerging technology use cases that can be translated into innovative products, services, or operational solutions.
• Act as Product Owner for assigned products, innovation initiatives, MVPs, prototypes, and proofs of concept from ideation through implementation.
• Partner with Product Managers and business stakeholders to define product vision, objectives, roadmaps, priorities, and success measures.
• Apply design thinking and structured problem-solving approaches to develop customer-centric solutions.
• Translate business needs into product capabilities, process flows, epics, features, user stories, and clear acceptance criteria.
• Own and prioritize the product backlog based on customer value, business objectives, technical dependencies, and delivery timelines.
• Lead agile delivery through backlog refinement, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and ongoing tracking of outcomes.
• Work closely with Engineering, Architecture, UX, Business Analysis, and Testing teams to guide solution design and resolve functional or delivery challenges.
• Lead and develop a cross‑functional team of engineers, blockchain developers, business analysts, testers, and other specialists.
• Build a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance.
• Manage senior stakeholders effectively and communicate product strategy, progress, risks, decisions, and outcomes.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10–15 years of experience across product ownership, product management, business analysis, innovation, consulting, or technology delivery.
• MBA in Finance from a Tier 1 or Tier 2 business school.
• Strong understanding of financial services and the capital markets ecosystem.
• Working knowledge of AI, blockchain, distributed ledger technology, tokenization, and other emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience building and delivering products, MVPs, prototypes, or proofs of concept.
• Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum practices and the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and develop people.
• Strong critical thinking, structured problem‑solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced, and rapidly evolving environments.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

Experience Level Executive Level