Product Owner - Asset Management (Hybrid)

Securian Financial Group; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Volunteer time off

Paid time off

Job summary

Securian Financial Group in Alaska is seeking a Product Consultant — Internal Position to own Back Office product optimization within SAM. You will lead cross-functional teams, document requirements, and coordinate with vendors to deliver data and technology improvements.

This hybrid role requires 3–5+ years in investment-related roles and 2+ years as a product owner. You will influence strategy, report to a Product Manager, and drive the Investment Product Roadmap with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of investment-related experience across Front/Middle/Back Office functions.
• 2+ years as a product owner or product manager on a technology product, or 3+ years as a Product Analyst.
• Familiar with Agile software development methodology.
• Skilled in prioritizing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of building trust-based relationships and effective teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills across organizational levels.
• Experience engaging customers for feedback and incorporating it into product design.
• Innovative approach to meeting customer needs in collaboration with tech and data teams.
• Proven track record of managing products from strategic planning to tactical execution.
• Ability to influence technology teams to enhance customer experience without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for Back Office systems (Clearwater, PLM, Bloomberg).
• Collaborate with stakeholders and agile teams to document requirements and design goals.
• Translate functional requirements into technical specs and coordinate with vendors.
• Identify product opportunities and drive discovery to optimize SLAs.
• Maintain SAM Technology Needs inventory and prioritize projects to align with roadmap.
• Provide executive updates with Product Manager and other Product Owners.
• Monitor industry trends to influence strategy and planning.

Skills

Investment experience

Product owner

Agile

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Product Consultant — Internal Position

Position Summary: As a Product Owner, you will collaborate with Enterprise Technology, Data & Analytics, and key stakeholders to maximize data and technology experiences within Securian Asset Management (SAM). You will utilize a blend of business and technology knowledge to lead the optimization of Back Office systems, support strategic projects, define business requirements, and oversee vendor relations. You will report to a Product Manager and collaborate with fellow Product Owners on the Investment Product Roadmap execution.

If you are a customer-focused innovator committed to consistently delivering exceptional results, this position could be for you.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Product Owner for Back Office systems (Clearwater, PLM, Bloomberg), leading optimization and remediation efforts with an initial focus on Clearwater and PLM.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and agile Technology and Data & Analytics teams to document requirements, design goals, and develop solutions.
• Act as a liaison between technology and business, translating functional requirements to technical specifications, and work with external vendors to address system issues and optimize solutions.
• Identify product opportunities and drive the necessary discovery and research to optimize SLAs.
• Help manage and maintain a SAM Technology Needs inventory.
• Drive prioritized project execution that aligns with the product vision and roadmap, while maintaining continuous communication with the Product Manager and fellow Product Owners.
• Partner with senior leaders to provide executive updates and validate business objectives.
• Monitor industry, competitive, software, and data trends to influence strategy and product planning.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of investment-related experience, with a deep understanding of Front Office / Middle Office / Back Office functions in asset management.
• 2+ years of experience as a product owner or product manager on a technology product, or 3+ years as a Product Analyst.
• Familiar with Agile software development methodology.
• Skilled in prioritizing multiple, complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Capable of building trust-based relationships and effective teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, able to engage at all organizational levels.
• Experience in customer engagement for problem understanding and feedback incorporation into product design.
• Innovative approach to meeting customer needs in collaboration with technology and data teams.
• Proven track record of managing products from strategic planning to tactical execution.
• Ability to influence technology teams to enhance customer experience without direct authority.

Hybrid Work Arrangement

This position will be in a hybrid working arrangement. Associates get the benefit of working both virtually and in our offices. If you are in a commutable distance (90 minutes) you join us 2‑3 days each week in our offices to collaborate and build relationships. Our policy allows flexibility for the reality of business and personal schedules. If working in our offices at least two days per week isn’t feasible (vacations, illness, travel, etc.), an eight day per month standard is an option.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to utilize the keyboard, computer and/or mouse for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week.
• Ability to utilize the phone and/or virtual meeting platform for 1‑4 hours per day.

Benefits

Paid time off: During your first year of hire, you receive a prorated bank of personal days and vacation time depending on your month of hire.

Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

Company‑funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members—including spouses, domestic partners and children—are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar‑for‑dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage support for organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups

• Mental Wellness and Disability
• Pride at Securian Financial
• Securian Young Professionals Network
• Securian Multicultural Network
• Securian Women and Allies Network
• Servicemember Associate Resource Group