Product Owner - Regulatory Initiatives and Products Job at Fidelity Investments
Job Description
You will be working on a
flexible hybrid
schedule as part of Fidelity’s dynamic working arrangement.
Current work authorization for Canada is required for all openings.
At Fidelity, we’ve been helping Canadian investors build better financial futures for over 35 years. We offer individuals and institutions a range of trusted investment portfolios and services - and we’re constantly seeking to find new and better ways to help our clients. As a privately owned company, we boldly embrace innovation in all areas as we continue to grow our business into the future.
Working with us means you’ll be part of a diverse and dedicated group of people who make a real difference for our clients and communities every day. You’ll have a wide range of opportunities to grow and develop your career in an inclusive environment where you’ll feel valued and supported to be your best - both personally and professionally.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Position Overview
The Product Owner represents the business unit in cross-functional Agile teams. With ownership of the product(s); responsibilities include managing and making visible the product backlog, prioritizing requirements for future product development, and evaluating the work generated by the team to ensure optimal features and functionality of the product. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to assessing current systems / business procedures, participating in operational reviews, documenting requirements and ensuring successful implementation of enhancements.
Key Accountabilities
Work within Agile team environments to deliver best software solutions to our suit of products:
- Assess value, develop business cases, and prioritize stories, epics and themes to ensure work focuses on those with maximum value that are aligned with product strategy.
- Provide vision and direction to the Agile development team and stakeholders throughout the project and create requirements.
- Plan and prioritize product feature backlog to ensure the team has an adequate amount of work.
- Work with product sponsor to identify future growth opportunities and define the product vision.
- Assist with the Agile team reporting and road-mapping.
- Keep abreast with Agile/Scrum best practices and emerging trends.
Systems Enhancement Change Management:
- Facilitate discussions between business departments & Systems division to identify business requirements, testing needs and implementation timelines.
- Organize departmental and/or divisional communication.
- Arrange for the update of relevant training materials and job aids.
Participate in Operational Reviews
- Attend kick off meetings to review existing operational controls.
- Organize documentation in advance of operational process reviews.
- Schedule resources and coordinate operational process walkthroughs & follow-up meetings.
- Conduct meetings with the management and leadership team to update them on the status of process analysis, findings and recommendations for enhancements.
- Assist with the implementation of process improvements and efficiency recommendations.
What We Are Looking For:
Experience
- 3+ Years working experience in Financial Services
- 1 + year(s) Working experience as a Product Owner, Business Analyst or equivalent
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Product Owner Certification - Required to complete within first 3 months
- Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO I) Certification preferred
This is the right opportunity for you if you:
- Have in-depth knowledge of Agile process and principles
- Have strong communication, presentation and leadership skills
- Are comfortable working with multiple teams, in-house and remote
- Are successful at building strong interpersonal relationships with cross divisional teams, senior management, and internal and external stakeholders
- Have strong organizational and time management skills
- Have sharp analytical and problem-solving skills
- Are a creative thinker with a vision
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and Excel); have working knowledge of software development
Some of the ways we’ll help you feel valued and supported as part of our team:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive total compensation, including company contributions to your group RRSP without a matching requirement from you
- Comprehensive health benefits that start on your first day, with 100% employer-paid premiums, that include up to $5000 annually for mental health services and therapy
- Parental leave top-up to 100% of your salary for a period of 25 weeks
- Up to $650 for home office equipment
- Generous time off policy, including 2 paid days annually to volunteer at a charity of your choice
- Diversity and inclusion programs, including an active network of Employee Resource Groups
- Extensive professional development opportunities, including access to over 11,000 training and development courses, tuition reimbursement, and monetary rewards for completing a required designation
We care a lot about fostering a compassionate, people-centric culture, and are proud to have been named one of Canada’s Top 100 employers for the last five years.
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.
Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca.
No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Fidelity Canada is an equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Canada is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, family status, protected veterans’ status, Aboriginal/Native American status or any other legally-protected ground.
Accommodation during the application process
Fidelity Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require an accommodation, please email us at
FidelityCanadaStaffing@fidelity.ca
.
No telephone inquiries or agencies please. We thank all applicants for their interest, please be advised that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Why Work at Fidelity?
We are proud to be recipients of the following:
Awards
- Canada’s Top 100 Employers (5th consecutive year) 2021
- Greater Toronto’s Top Employers (9th consecutive year) 2021
- Canada’s Top Family Friendly Employer (4th consecutive year) 2021
- Imagine Canada, Caring Company
- Canada’s Top Employer For Young People 2021
- National HR Awards - Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program Award, Venngo Healthy Workplaces Award
- Workplace Benefits Awards – Health and Wellness Program
- Canadian Compassionate Companies Award
Designations
- A Canadian Compassionate Company
- An Imagine Canada Caring Company
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