Product Owner

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Product Owner to maximize business value in Wealth Management and Capital Markets. In this pivotal role, you will drive transformation initiatives, manage stakeholder engagement, and ensure effective project delivery across geographies. Your expertise in Temenos applications and Agile methodologies will be essential in streamlining operations and enhancing productivity. Join a globally recognized organization that values client-centricity and accountability, and contribute to a dynamic team that is shaping the future of banking. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Attractive remuneration package

Global recognition

Skill enhancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years as Product Owner in Wealth Management/Capital Markets.
• Strong knowledge of WM products and Agile product management.

Responsibilities

• Manage execution progress of approved initiatives for Transformation.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment across groups.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Agile Product Management

Corporate Actions Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Diploma or Graduate Degree

Tools

Temenos Applications

Job description

About Our Client

As an empowered decision maker, the Product Owner will be accountable for maximizing the business value of their product.
We are looking for a talented individual who has functional and delivery expertise in front to back trade flow of one or more Capital Markets products, and/or Managed Investments with extensive experience in delivering booking and settlement initiatives on core booking platforms. The candidate must possess at least 10 years of experience in Banking / Wealth Management and have strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience in Temenos applications is required; solution designing will be an advantage.

Job Description

• Manage and track execution progress of approved initiatives to drive the Transformation agenda.
• Support the development of the Core Wealth Platform strategic direction and roadmap.
• Work with leads to ensure project deliveries are effectively implemented across geographies.
• Maintain strong stakeholder engagement with WM Business, COO/Operations, T&I, Risk & Compliance, and Group Internal Audit to ensure alignment across stakeholder groups to support the tribe deliverables.
• Ensure appropriate representation across the stakeholder groups in delivery forums.
• Escalate appropriately to ensure key stakeholders like Cluster Lead, Hive Lead, Hive Tech Lead, and Chief Product Owner are updated and able to intervene as required.
• Execute the strategy and identify opportunities to streamline operational processes through automation, OpEx, and other initiatives.
• Continuously improve productivity and efficiency of operations and drive standardization agenda while maintaining rigorous cost and investment discipline across the business.
• Ensure appropriate and insightful data and analytics that can drive business decisions.
• Demonstrate and act as a role model of the Group's values and culture in the region.
• Lead and support a change in mindset, building a culture of client centricity, agility, and accountability through standardized metrics and measurement.
• Set effective metrics and standards, transparently communicating them to squads.
• Ensure squad capacity is reviewed to enable delivery of client outcomes.
• Risk control and governance: ensuring oversight and driving improvement in the control & resilience agenda.
• Develop a forward-looking end-to-end view across the Wealth Management environment and proactively identify and escalate issues while sharing themes/lessons learned.
• Adhere to policies and control standards, ensuring compliance and operation within risk tolerance and risk appetite.
• Maintain awareness and understanding of the regulatory framework in which the Bank operates, and the regulatory requirements and expectations relevant to the role.

The Successful Applicant

• 7+ years of relevant experience as Product Owner in Wealth Management / Capital Markets business.
• Any Diploma or Graduate Degree from a recognized University.
• Sound knowledge of WM products, processes, Agile product management, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Corporate Actions across global markets.
• Accountable for maximizing the business value of their product.
• Able to contribute individually, take end-to-end ownership, and be open to challenges.
• Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner or comparable Product Owner certifications.

What's on Offer

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Be part of a globally recognized organization.
• Enhance your banking SSC skills.