Product Owner

Job summary

The Product Owner manages the lifecycle of Transfer Agency Services products from ideation to launch while ensuring alignment with business strategy. They act as a liaison between clients and IT teams to translate business requirements into actionable product features and roadmaps.

Job details

Venture outside the ordinary - TMX Careers The TMX group of companies includes leading global exchanges such as the Toronto Stock Exchange, Montreal Exchange, and numerous innovative organizations enhancing capital markets. United as a global team, we’re connecting cross-functionally, traversing industries and geographies, moving opportunity into action, advancing global economic growth, and propelling progress. Through a rich exchange of ideas, meaningful collaboration, and a nimble operating model, we're powering some of the nation's most critical systems, fueling capital formation and innovation, bringing increased opportunity to business visionaries, product ingenuity to consumers, and career exploration to our team. Ready to be part of the action? The Product Manager participates in the creation and management of Transfer Agency Services new and or renovation products and services for listed issuers, from the idea stage to launch. This role provides support for the development/improvement of systems used by clients and internal staff in TSX Trust as well ongoing business support for the active products during their lifecycle. Key Accountabilities: Maximizes ROI by ensuring product functions and features align with TSX Trust long-term goals. Advocates for the customer to ensure the product is intuitive and solves a real pain point. Research market trends, analyze competitors and talk to customers to create a product roadmap-high level blueprint of where the product is headed over the next 1-3 years. Provides knowledge of business processes and technical capabilities to ensure IT teams have the information required to implement quality products that provide business value Owns the product road map and keeper of product development prioritization logs and ensures alignment with business strategy Generates product requirement documents/charter and/or user stories. Analyses market and client needs to ideate new offerings and revenue streams. Consults with process architects and business analysts to innovate self service tools and omni channels identifying new system features and improve overall user experience Independently manages input from diverse groups of subject matter experts and translates it into product features Gathers, reviews and analyses business requirements from multiple business teams across TSX Trust division while maintaining a critical lens for improvements Balances the needs of bespoke client needs and internal processes with the realistic capabilities of the applications or resources available to ensure both external users (clients, investors) and internal staff have a productive experience adopting and servicing new product/service offerings. Provides technical support for external clients across Transfer Agent products. Utilizes experience with end users to play key roles in the management of product defects. Manages the products and services provided to the issuer clients - includes customer billing, onboarding, training and vendor revenue sharing. Plays a key role in the marketing of current products and services to the issuers. Plays a key role in the planning and implementation of education related events for the issuer clients Utilizes research and analytical skills to improve on the Exchange’s educational offerings. Skills and Experience The Product Manager must have the following skills set: Experience managing the entire product lifecycle Advanced analytical and technical expertise (particularly for web systems) Ability for independent decision-making related to completing work assignments Strong problem-solving skills for complex issues Excellent organizational skills Ability to troubleshoot technical issues Detail-oriented, quality-focused Good communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams Professional in correspondence with external clients Familiarity with capital markets, financial industry ecosystem and relevant stakeholders University degree with 2-3 years relevant experience Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000/year CAD. Please note that the salary range included is a guideline only. The salary offered may vary based on factors, including, but not limited to, the successful candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. The recruiting efforts for this role are intended to fill a vacant position. In the market for… Excitement - Explore emerging technology and innovation, as well as ventures and digital finance that shape the future of global markets! Experience the movement of the market while grounded in the stability of close to 200 years of success. Connection - With site hubs in some of the world’s most multicultural cities, we leverage our size and structure to create rich connections and belonging while experiencing powerful global impact through our work. Impact - More than a platform, we use our talents to power mission-critical systems that drive global economic advancement, innovation, and growth. As well, our employee-led Team Impact spreads social good via our giving strategy. Wellness - From empathetic leadership to a culture of flexibility and balance, we believe wellness at work creates the maximum yield and a stronger “we”. Plus, with a cloud-first and hybrid workstyle, as well as generous time-off and leaves, we support a life well lived! Growth - From a growth mindset in our work, to expansion in our business, TMX is home to action-takers energized by the achievement of ambitious growth. Ready to enrich your career with impactful work, leaders who truly care, and the flexibility and programs to help you thrive as part of #TeamTMX ? Apply now. Please note that our company is not currently sponsoring work permit applications and the applicant must be authorized to work in the country where this position is located. TMX is committed to creating and sustaining a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with dignity and respect and one which reflects the diversity of the community in which we operate. We provide accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

What you’ll do

The Product Owner manages the lifecycle of Transfer Agency Services products from ideation to launch while ensuring alignment with business strategy. They act as a liaison between clients and IT teams to translate business requirements into actionable product features and roadmaps.

Requirements

Candidates must possess 2-3 years of relevant experience and a university degree. Strong analytical, technical, and communication skills are required, along with familiarity with the capital markets and financial industry.

Benefits

• Hybrid workstyle • Cloud-first work environment • Generous time-off • Leaves • Wellness programs

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Cross-Functional Collaboration · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Product lifecycle management
• Analytical skills
• Technical expertise
• Problem-solving
• Organizational skills
• Troubleshooting
• Communication skills
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Capital markets knowledge
• Financial industry knowledge
• Product roadmap development
• User experience design
• Requirement gathering
• Stakeholder management
• Market research
• Self Service Technologies
• Business Process
• Communication
• Planning
• Management
• Problem Solving
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Business Requirements
• Prioritization
• Business Strategies
• Leadership
• Decision Making
• Innovation
• Detail Oriented
• Financial Services
• Analytical Skills
• Marketing
• Organizational Skills
• Finance
• Business Valuation
• Research
• Market Trend
• Emerging Technologies
• Economic Growth
• Capital Markets
• Ingenuity
• Advocacy
• New Product Development
• Growth Mindedness
• Advanced Analytics
• Empathy
• Billing
• Business Support Systems
• Product Roadmaps
• Blueprinting

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Technology
• Management & Leadership
• Software
• Product Owner
• Management and Organization Analysts
• Information Technology Project Managers
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