Product Owner

Our large Capital Markets client is seeking an experienced Commercial Product Director with deep hands-on expertise in custody, settlements, post-trade, or retail brokerage to drive the commercial strategy and expansion of their Securities Processing platform.

This role is a permanent position, with the ideal candidate located in the United Kingdom. You will expected to work remotely.

We are looking for someone who either has:

• Worked directly within a financial institution (custodian, broker-dealer, or investment bank), implementing, and optimizing post-trade and securities processing solutions

OR

• Worked for a software vendor providing enterprise securities processing solutions, leading client implementations, and driving adoption.

Targeting the following skillsets:

• Hands-on experience in custody, settlements, post-trade operations, or retail brokerage, either within a financial institution or a software vendor serving the industry.
• Proven track record in implementing enterprise software solutions for post-trade processing, including experience with vendor platforms, in-house system modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Deep knowledge of global and regional market infrastructures, including CSDs, CCPs, custodians, brokers, and regulatory bodies.
• Experience working closely with IT, operations, and business teams to deploy technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in business development, market expansion, and product positioning within the securities processing ecosystem.
• Exceptional stakeholder management experience, engaging with C-level executives, regulators, and industry leaders.
• Proven ability to develop and execute growth strategies, driving adoption of technology solutions across key client segments