Overview
The Product Owner will play a critical role in managing digital products utilized by the trading team within a commodities trading firm specializing in Freight, LNG, and Logistics. Collaborating closely with internal traders and external partners, the Product Owner will ensure the development roadmap aligns with business needs, prioritize enhancements, and facilitate the agile development process. This position is integral to maintaining the firm's competitive edge by optimizing product functionality and responsiveness to client and trading team requirements.
Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day product management for digital products used by trading teams.
- Collaborate with traders and external providers to gather and shape product requirements.
- Own and prioritize the delivery roadmap for product development.
- Work with the engineering team on story writing and running refinement sessions.
- Monitor product performance by tracking and reviewing relevant metrics.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal trader inquiries and external client requests.
- Facilitate prioritization discussions to ensure timely delivery of features.
- Coordinate with stakeholders to implement customizations for client-facing platforms.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Product Owner within a trading or commodities context.
- Strong understanding of Freight, LNG, and Logistics principles.
- Experience in agile methodologies and managing product delivery roadmaps.
- Ability to write user stories and liaise effectively with engineering teams.
- Familiarity with product metrics and performance tracking.
- Experience in client-facing roles and managing external requests for product customization.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners.