Product Owner

Posted 13 Days Ago
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City of London, London, England
In-Office
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Software • Industrial • Automation
The Role
The Product Owner will manage Jira boards, draft user stories, and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure development aligns with business needs, particularly in structured products and financial technology.
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Position Overview:
We are looking for a Product Owner or a Business Analyst with product ownership growth ambitions with a strong background on Structured Products or exotic OTC strategies, data modelling, required documentation and very good knowledge of front office processes. The successful candidate will work closely with the Products Manager to manage Jira boards, draft and refine tickets, and support developers in understanding the detailed implementation of requirements. You will be instrumental in translating complex topics from industry forums and client discussions into executable tasks for the development team.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Review term sheets or pricing requests and understand the needs and how to capture the data to extend our platform automation
  • Collaborate with the Product Manager to manage and prioritize Jira boards, ensuring that all tasks and tickets are clearly defined and actionable.
  • Draft detailed user stories, tickets, and technical specifications for developers, focusing on the implementation of structured products, market data integration, and financial technology solutions.
  • Assist in the investigation and research of complex financial concepts, ensuring thorough understanding and clarity for the development team.
  • Participate in industry forums and working groups, capturing insights and translating outcomes into concrete, executable tasks.
  • Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, product management, and the development team to ensure that requirements are understood, clarified, and aligned with business objectives.
  • Anticipate client and market needs by staying informed on industry trends, and proactively identify potential future requirements.
  • Assist in the testing and validation of delivered features, ensuring they meet business requirements and are aligned with industry best practices.
  • Provide analytical support and present insights to stakeholders for decision-making.



Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years of experience on a desk of structured products issuance (buy-side or sell-side).
  • Strong technical aptitude with experience working closely with developers on technical implementation.
  • Ability to comprehend and translate complex financial concepts and discussions into actionable development tasks.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
  • Familiarity with Jira for task management, project tracking, and reporting.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of agile methodologies and experience working in agile teams.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Quantitative Finance, or related field. Advanced degree or certifications in finance or technology is a plus.

Desirable Skills:

  • Familiarity with financial market data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, LSEG).
  • Experience with financial modelling or quantitative analysis.
  • Have developed / scripted in different languages

Apply today and take the next step in your career with us! 



WSD is an employer that values diversity. We highly encourage applications from appropriately qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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The Company
HQ: London
317 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

WSD (www.wsd.com) is an innovative technology company, backed by leading U.K. mid-market private equity firm Bowmark Capital. Specializing in comprehensive SaaS-based solutions for the structured products and OTC derivatives markets, our cutting-edge platform and related services streamline document generation for legal, marketing, and investor communications while offering workflow automation, data and lifecycle management, and seamless integration with industry platforms and portals.

While our core focus is on structured products, our versatile technology platform has broader applicability within the banking sector. As a market leader, we are dedicated to continuous innovation, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into every aspect of our solutions to drive efficiency and deliver unmatched value to our clients.

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