Seeking an experienced and highly-driven Senior Associate Director/Product Owner (Contract) to lead the implementation of a critical internal Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution. This role is focused on leveraging cutting-edge Agentic AI or Generative AI (Gen AI) frameworks to drive efficiency and innovation within our enterprise operations.
The ideal candidate will possess a deep and robust background as a Product Owner within the Fund Accounting industry, bringing expertise in complex financial processes and regulatory environments. While prior experience with AI is a plus, a proven track record of successful product delivery and stakeholder management within the specified financial domain is the core requirement.
Define, articulate, and champion the product vision and roadmap for the internal AI solution, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and technology strategy.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders (including Operations, Technology, and Executive Leadership) to understand pain points, opportunities, and business value.
Conduct thorough analysis of Fund Accounting workflows to identify the highest-impact areas for AI/Gen AI application.
Manage the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering through development, deployment, and adoption.
Translate complex business needs from the Fund Accounting domain into clear, actionable user stories, acceptance criteria, and product backlogs for the engineering teams.
Act as the primary bridge between the business subject matter experts and the technical AI/development teams.
Prioritize the product backlog effectively, focusing on delivering maximum business value per sprint in a fast-paced agile environment.
Serve as the voice of the customer (internal users) and the business for the development team.
Manage expectations and provide regular, transparent updates to Senior Leadership and Deepanshu Kumar Berry's team regarding product progress, risks, and benefits realization.
Facilitate necessary ceremonies, including backlog grooming, sprint planning, and product reviews.
7+ years of progressive experience as a Product Owner, ideally working with complex internal enterprise solutions.
Strong, non-negotiable experience in Fund Accounting. Deep knowledge of associated processes, data, and regulatory demands is essential.
Demonstrated expertise in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and using tools to manage product backlogs (e.g., JIRA, Azure DevOps).
Proven ability to onboard quickly and drive immediate value in a high-impact contract position.
Experience working with or implementing solutions using Agentic AI or Generative AI (Gen AI) technologies.
A technical understanding sufficient to engage in meaningful discussions with AI/ML Engineers and Data Scientists.
Experience in the financial services sector beyond Fund Accounting (e.g., Asset Management, Custody).
