Sr Product Owner

Job Title: Sr Product Owner

Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite)

Duration: Contract - 12 months

Pay Range: $80.11/hr (W2)

Job ID: 407474

About BCforward

BCforward is a leading global IT consulting and workforce solutions firm providing services and support to Fortune 500 and government clients. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers needs into a full-service business solutions provider. With delivery centers and offices across North America and India, we take pride in building long-term relationships and delivering excellence through innovation, collaboration, and integrity.

Start and Logistics

• Start: ASAP. Expected start 2-4 weeks after offer. Role requires meeting the outlined start date due to business needs.


• Worksite: NJ2-525-18-01, Jersey City, NJ.


• Hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days per week onsite.


• Candidates must include current location and work location intent on resume.


• Glider candidate ID verification is required.

Job Description

We are seeking a Sr Product Owner to join our dynamic team within the Zinc Data Team supporting Traded Products initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in business analysis, project/program delivery, and capital markets risk and regulatory data and a proven ability to deliver end-to-end solutions, manage complex stakeholder needs, and drive regulatory and data quality outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end project and program delivery for Traded Products initiatives.


• Analyze downstream data requirements and design end-to-end solutions enabling GMPP/Zinc to support key programs.


• Produce and maintain BRDs, FRDs, JIRA tickets, project plans, and resource allocation artifacts.


• Manage and track project task execution, including ad hoc user data requests.


• Partner with technology teams and business stakeholders to define scope, approach, and execution plans.


• Track, prioritize, and drive resolution of data quality issues.


• Oversee day-to-day project execution and provide regular status updates to the PMO.


• Perform deep-dive analysis to identify root causes and drive issue resolution.


• Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve risks, issues, conflicts, and delivery roadblocks.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 7 years of experience, 10+ preferred, including at least 2 years in a combined Business Analyst and Project Manager role within a financial institution.


• Strong written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.


• Deep expertise in Enterprise Credit and Market Risk Management systems and knowledge of Dodd-Frank, Volcker, and Basel regulatory initiatives.


• Solid understanding of FICC and Equities OTC derivatives, derivative risk sensitivities (Greeks), and P&L scenario analysis.


• Experience with large-scale bank risk data warehouses is a plus.


• Proven experience working with cross-functional, global teams in fast-paced environments with evolving requirements.


• Strong understanding of asset classes, core risk concepts, business processes, and data flows.


• Experience using project management and reporting tools.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of the trade lifecycle, risk management processes, and front-to-back office flows.


• Experience delivering complex regulatory-driven initiatives.


• Demonstrated business acumen, innovation, and problem solving.


• Track record of client relationship management, analytical rigor, execution, and change leadership.

Why BCforward?

At BCforward, we believe in advancing lives and careers. When you join our team, you gain access to:

• Competitive compensation and benefits.


• Opportunities for growth with global clients.


• A supportive, inclusive culture that values innovation and people.


• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and projects.

About Our Commitment

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Interested? Apply Now!

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply with your most recent resume. Please ensure your current location and onsite availability are included.