Product Associate

ONWARD SEARCH; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

ONWARD SEARCH is partnering with a dynamic financial services client to hire a Senior Product Associate for a contract hybrid role that focuses on driving strategic product initiatives and stakeholder collaboration. You will support the development and execution of product strategies, work closely with cross‑functional teams, and assist in lifecycle management, roadmaps, risks, and delivery of features.

Eligibility requires the ability to engage stakeholders, summarize updates, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services, particularly with mutual funds or investment solutions.
• Knowledge of AI SDLC ownership and execution.
• Demonstrated support in developing product strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Proven ability to support the development of business cases and manage cross-functional teams.
• Analytical skills with the ability to solve moderate complexity problems and stay current on relevant policies and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the lifecycle of assigned products, including planning and monitoring activities.
• Act as a product owner for specific features, representing user and business needs to technology teams.
• Support the creation of product roadmaps, tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with technology teams to define requirements, prioritize work, and facilitate successful product delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, communicate updates, and support documentation, training, and performance monitoring.

Skills

Product ownership

Roadmapping

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder communication

Analytical thinking

Job description

We're partnering with our client, a dynamic financial services company, to find a talented Product Associate. This contract hybrid role will focus on driving strategic product initiatives and stakeholder collaboration. The Product Associate supports the development and execution of product strategies to meet business and user needs, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Senior Product Associate Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing the lifecycle of assigned products, including planning and monitoring activities.
• Act as a product owner for specific features, representing user and business needs to technology teams.
• Support the creation of product roadmaps, tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with technology teams to define requirements, prioritize work, and facilitate successful product delivery.
• Engage with stakeholders to gather feedback, communicate updates, and support documentation, training, and performance monitoring.

Senior Product Associate Qualifications:

• Experience in financial services, particularly with mutual funds or investment solutions, is preferred.
• Knowledge of AI SDLC ownership and execution.
• Demonstrated support in developing product strategies, roadmaps, and execution plans.
• Proven ability to support the development of business cases and manage cross-functional teams.
• Analytical skills with the ability to solve moderate complexity problems and stay current on relevant policies and best practices.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.