Vice President, Product Owner

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Product Owner to join our Enterprise Custody Platform team. This role is located in Manchester, UK. 

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Driving the development of key products and solutions with significant impact.
• Serving as a thought leader and expert within the product team and across the organization.
• Collaborating closely with other product managers, Operations, Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and execution of product strategy.
• Influencing product direction at a strategic level, often working on products that are critical to the business or are highly innovative.
• Translating user needs into user stories and acceptance criteria for your team; maintaining a backlog 3 to 4 sprints ahead of the team.
• Owning the operating model and communications related to your product(s) end-to-end.

• Ensuring that AI is utilized appropriately within your team.

   

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Product owner experience managing product roadmaps and working with cross-functional teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience building and launching products from ideation through launch and revision.
• Deep knowledge and experience in agile methodologies, including writing well-defined stories and acceptance criteria, and being able to provide daily direction to an agile team.
• Prior experience working in the financial services industry, prior knowledge of the Custody business and/or institutional banking preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience required.

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• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025

• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025

• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.