The client is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the development of a Loss Forecast Platform used for CCAR and internal loss forecasting processes.
This role sits at the VP (C13) level and requires strong subject matter expertise in retail credit risk and regulatory stress testing. The Product Owner will act as the bridge between business risk and technology teams to deliver a scalable compliant and data-driven platform supporting next-generation risk analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define and drive the product vision strategy and roadmap for the Loss Forecast Platform
Align product direction with business goals and regulatory requirements
Conduct market research and stakeholder analysis to identify opportunities
Translate strategic objectives into detailed product requirements and user stories
Leverage AI-assisted tools where applicable
Requirements & Backlog Management
Serve as the primary liaison across risk finance and technology teams
Gather analyze and prioritize requirements related to CCAR and loss forecasting
Maintain a well-defined and prioritized product backlog
Facilitate workshops to clarify requirements and resolve gaps
Platform Development & Delivery
Partner with Agile teams (Scrum Masters developers QA) across the product lifecycle
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning stand-ups and retrospectives
Provide ongoing clarification to development teams during sprint cycles
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure quality and requirement alignment
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Expertise
Ensure platform aligns with regulatory frameworks such as CCAR DFAST CECL and SR 11-7
Support data governance model risk management and audit requirements
Collaborate with model development and validation teams for integration of forecasting models
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Communicate progress risks and updates to senior leadership
Manage expectations and negotiate scope where needed
Continuous Improvement
Monitor platform performance and user feedback
Identify opportunities for enhancements based on analytics and regulatory changes
Promote data-driven decision-making across product development
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Computer Science Engineering or a related field
Masters degree or MBA preferred
Experience:
5 7 years in product management business analysis or similar roles within financial services
Strong experience in retail risk environments
5 years working with regulatory stress testing frameworks such as CCAR or DFAST
Proven experience delivering complex technology platforms in Agile environments
Technical & Soft Skills
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of retail credit products (e.g. credit cards mortgages)
Knowledge of risk modeling concepts including PD LGD and EAD
Experience with SQL and data analytics tools
Familiarity with large-scale data architecture and data warehousing
Understanding of risk management platforms and technologies
Soft Skills
Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment
(Local candidates only as F2F Interview is must) Project Overview The client is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the development of a Loss Forecast Platform used for CCAR and internal loss forecasting processes. This role sits at the VP (C13) level and requires strong subject matt...
(Local candidates only as F2F Interview is must)
Project Overview
The client is seeking an experienced Product Owner to lead the development of a Loss Forecast Platform used for CCAR and internal loss forecasting processes.
This role sits at the VP (C13) level and requires strong subject matter expertise in retail credit risk and regulatory stress testing. The Product Owner will act as the bridge between business risk and technology teams to deliver a scalable compliant and data-driven platform supporting next-generation risk analytics.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap
Define and drive the product vision strategy and roadmap for the Loss Forecast Platform
Align product direction with business goals and regulatory requirements
Conduct market research and stakeholder analysis to identify opportunities
Translate strategic objectives into detailed product requirements and user stories
Leverage AI-assisted tools where applicable
Requirements & Backlog Management
Serve as the primary liaison across risk finance and technology teams
Gather analyze and prioritize requirements related to CCAR and loss forecasting
Maintain a well-defined and prioritized product backlog
Facilitate workshops to clarify requirements and resolve gaps
Platform Development & Delivery
Partner with Agile teams (Scrum Masters developers QA) across the product lifecycle
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning stand-ups and retrospectives
Provide ongoing clarification to development teams during sprint cycles
Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure quality and requirement alignment
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Expertise
Ensure platform aligns with regulatory frameworks such as CCAR DFAST CECL and SR 11-7
Support data governance model risk management and audit requirements
Collaborate with model development and validation teams for integration of forecasting models
Stakeholder Management & Communication
Communicate progress risks and updates to senior leadership
Manage expectations and negotiate scope where needed
Continuous Improvement
Monitor platform performance and user feedback
Identify opportunities for enhancements based on analytics and regulatory changes
Promote data-driven decision-making across product development
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Finance Economics Computer Science Engineering or a related field
Masters degree or MBA preferred
Experience:
5 7 years in product management business analysis or similar roles within financial services
Strong experience in retail risk environments
5 years working with regulatory stress testing frameworks such as CCAR or DFAST
Proven experience delivering complex technology platforms in Agile environments
Technical & Soft Skills
Technical Skills
Strong understanding of retail credit products (e.g. credit cards mortgages)
Knowledge of risk modeling concepts including PD LGD and EAD
Experience with SQL and data analytics tools
Familiarity with large-scale data architecture and data warehousing
Understanding of risk management platforms and technologies
Soft Skills
Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical mindset with attention to detail
Ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Self-driven and able to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment