Front Office, Product Owner

Derivative Path; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K plan

Annual bonus

Equity participation

Paid time off

Job summary

Derivative Path is seeking a Front Office Product Owner with deep product management experience to guide pre-trade capabilities and AI-enabled SDLC workstreams. You will own epics, manage the backlog in Jira, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-value features for risk management and hedging workflows.

You will leverage a strong understanding of capital markets, OTC derivatives, and Agile practices to drive initiatives from discovery through release, while maintaining

Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience from conception to delivery.
• Strong SDLC/AI-DLC and Agile knowledge.
• Deep understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives.
• Experience owning a product backlog and prioritizing initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own a product from conception through delivery within the Front Office team.
• Elaborate epics and user stories with detailed requirements and criteria.
• Manage and prioritize the Jira backlog with regular grooming sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align dependencies and delivery.
• Communicate risks, status, and resource needs to stakeholders.
• Document requirements, plans, and progress for accountability.
• Validate functionality and present new features to the organization.

Skills

Product management

SDLC/AI-DLC

Agile methodologies

Capital markets

OTC derivatives

Jira backlog management

Stakeholder communication

Backlog grooming

Autonomous work

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

Who We Are

Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market.

With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 130+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Front Office, Product Owner with strong experience in product management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC and AI-DLC) to join our team. This role sits within our Front Office team, which focuses on clients’ pre-trade needs, including Dodd-Frank compliance requirements, building capabilities across pre-trade workflows, trade entry, and trade execution that identify exposure and surface hedging opportunities; while managing the revenue metrics of the product area. This role requires a candidate to own their product from conception through delivery, working autonomously to prioritize the team’s backlog and clearly articulate the priorities and user impact of our initiatives to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including interest rate FX and Commodity, along with the organization, drive, and collaboration skills needed to keep cross-functional teams aligned. The Product Owner will elaborate epics and user stories, document detailed requirements and acceptance criteria, and actively manage the product backlog in Jira. This role requires excellent communication, the ability to multi-task across concurrent initiatives, and confidence validating that developed functionality meets expectations before presenting it to the broader organization.

What You’ll Do

• Own a product or functionality from conception through delivery, guiding initiatives through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC & AI-DLC) from discovery to release.
• Clearly articulate and develop initiatives, epics, and user stories, documenting detailed requirements and acceptance criteria that define client impact.
• Actively manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira, holding regular grooming sessions with development to maintain at least 3 sprints of ready backlog.
• Collaborate with other teams to align dependent workstreams and ensure seamless, on-time execution of projects.
• Clearly articulate the priorities and user impact of team initiatives, analyzing how they affect client satisfaction and business outcomes, and collaborating with Development to iterate on strategies as needed.
• Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project status, potential risks, and resource requirements.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, acceptance criteria, project plans, and progress reports to facilitate effective tracking and accountability.
• Work independently to drive initiatives forward, validate that developed functionality meets expectations, and present new functionality to the broader organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in product management, including experience owning a product or service from conception through delivery.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC & AI-DLC) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including Interest Rate, FX and Commodity derivatives.
• Experience with Jira, actively managing and prioritizing a product backlog.
• Highly organized, driven, and capable of working autonomously.
• Highly skilled collaborator and excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate priorities and the user impact of initiatives to stakeholders.
• Able to multi-task effectively across concurrent projects, and skilled at documenting detailed requirements and acceptance criteria.
• Proficient at rapid prototyping
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering client value.

Location

Remote USA

Benefits

• Base salary, equity, and annual bonus as part of the compensation package
• 40 hours of sick leave
• 18 days of PTO
• Paid parental leave
• 401K contribution at 3%
• Competitive health benefits including HSA& FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability
• Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan contribution, and a generous paid time off policy.

The expectedsalary for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay.

Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.