Job Description
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Product Owner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Solutions
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At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
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Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Product Owner, Senior Vice President, Wealth Solutions to join our Wealth Solutions team. This role is located in Manchester, UK.
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In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
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- Provide influential product leadership within the Wealth Solutions product function, shaping priorities, delivery approaches, and outcomes that enhance platform capability, control, and scalability.
- Own the product vision and strategic roadmap for key Wealth Solutions offerings, translating strategic intent into executable delivery plans and ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Drive the execution of the Wealth Solutions product vision through hands-on product ownership, taking accountability for requirements definition, prioritization, and outcome-focused delivery across multiple agile Scrum teams.
- Partner closely with Wealth Solutions Product Managers, Technology, Operations, Sales, and other key stakeholders to gather requirements, synthesize input, manage dependencies, and ensure successful product delivery.
- Lead and mentor agile teams, defining and prioritizing the product backlog, writing well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, and maintaining a groomed backlog several sprints ahead.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and client feedback within the Wealth Solutions space to proactively inform prioritization decisions, identify emerging risks or opportunities, and adjust delivery plans accordingly.
- Champion pragmatic improvements, exploring how tools, automation, and AI can be responsibly applied to enhance delivery efficiency, control, and client experience within Wealth Solutions.
- Define and implement target operating models for new or enhanced Wealth Solutions, establishing clear ownership, roles, and accountability across operations and technology.
- Ensure strong data foundations across the product area, shaping data requirements, influencing priorities, and aligning teams around shared data models and quality standards to drive informed decisions.
- Role-model modern, inclusive product leadership, supporting and coaching new Product Owners, and using influence rather than authority to maintain momentum through ambiguity and resolve complex challenges.
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To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
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- Extensive proven experience as a Product Owner or equivalent senior product role, delivering complex change in a large-scale, technology-enabled environment within the financial services industry.
- Demonstrable experience in Wealth Management, Private Banking, or related Wealth Solutions domains is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of building and launching successful products from ideation through launch and revision.
- Experience operating as a subject matter expert in complex delivery environments, providing informed challenge, guidance, and decision support.
- Deep knowledge and practical experience in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban), including writing well-defined user stories and acceptance criteria, and providing daily direction to agile teams.
- A Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Finance, Computer Science, or a related discipline is required. A Master's degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., CSPO, SAFe) are a plus.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align senior stakeholders across diverse functions.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, capable of navigating ambiguity and making data-driven decisions.
- Demonstrated ability to lead through collaboration, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
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BNY Newsroom BNY LinkedIn
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Here’s a few of our recent awards:
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America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025 World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
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Our Benefits and Rewards:
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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
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BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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