TCA Product Owner

• Core Responsibilities
• Gather and refine product requirements from Compliance users, the Strategic Steering Board, Technology teams, and regulatory developments.
• Translate business needs and regulatory requirements into detailed functional specifications and model requirements.
• Consult with stakeholders to triage incoming requests and issues.
• Prioritise initiatives based on client urgency, business impact, regulatory requirements, and cost considerations.
• Ensure high‑quality requirements, model specifications, and user acceptance criteria are defined.
• Collaborate with Development and Data teams to design, enhance, and optimise surveillance models.
• Evaluate model feasibility, data dependencies, inputs, outputs, and parameterisation approaches.
• Produce clear and comprehensive documentation of solution designs and methodologies.
• Participate in testing, documentation, and stakeholder communication across UAT and Production environments.
• Support successful releases and adoption of new functionality.
• Support model calibration, tuning, and optimisation efforts.
• Ensure methodologies and model parameters are clearly documented and explainable.
• Develop and deliver training programmes for internal teams and clients.
• Create and maintain high‑quality product and model documentation.
• Provide guidance and support to help users maximise platform capabilities.
• Core Requirements
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Compliance, surveillance product delivery, market surveillance, or financial markets.
• Degree‑level education, ideally in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Data Science, or a related quantitative discipline.
• Strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Adaptable and inquisitive mindset with a desire to understand complex models, methodologies, and market behaviours.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and within cross‑functional teams.
• Strong understanding of market abuse and surveillance methodologies, including Insider Dealing, Spoofing, Front Running, and other market manipulation behaviours.
• Knowledge of key regulatory frameworks, including MAR, UK MAR, and Mi FID.
• Experience working with market abuse surveillance tools and platforms.
• Understanding of model calibration, back‑testing, risk analysis, and gap analysis processes.
• Good knowledge of market structures, trading venues, and asset classes.
• Technical & Product Skills
• Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel and documentation skills.
• Ability to analyse large datasets, identify patterns, and investigate complex scenarios.
• Familiarity with financial services platforms, including data ingestion processes, workflows, APIs, and user interfaces.
• Product‑focused mindset with the ability to prioritise competing demands and contribute to product roadmap decisions.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, balancing client, business, and technical considerations.
• Awareness of AI, Machine Learning, and statistical modelling techniques within surveillance and financial technology solutions.
• What You Can Expect from Us
• We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences.
• We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.
• We cultivate creativity, drive innovation, and shape our future success.
• We collaborate, inspire, and empower across the organization.
• EEO & Inclusion Statement

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