Product Manager

Position: Product Manager
Contract: Initial 6 month contract 
Rate: 700-850
Location: Hybrid, London 

About the Company
Join a prestigious global investment bank renowned for its expertise in commodities, non-linear, and capital markets. As a leader in the financial industry, our firm is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence, leveraging cutting-edge technology to deliver superior solutions to our clients. By becoming part of our dynamic team, you'll collaborate with industry experts and contribute to transformative projects that shape the future of financial markets on a global scale.

Role Responsibilities:

• Act as a key operational contact within change squads, focusing on migrating Non-linear portfolios to the Murex platform and decommissioning legacy applications like Calypso and DEVON.
• Independently translate product range requirements into concrete IT specifications within the CNLCM Area virtual squads.
• Utilize product-specific process and application knowledge to ensure requirements are met in the new Murex application workflow, implementing necessary process and procedure changes.
• Ensure thorough testing and approval of requirements by business users.
• Contribute to achieving the KPIs of relevant squads.
• Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Scrum Masters, Business Analysts, and Software Engineers in an Agile environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication, self-organization, accuracy, and product knowledge.
• Report directly to the Area Lead Commodities, Non-Linear & Capital Markets.
• Exhibit personal leadership by efficiently managing time, taking initiative, and focusing on goal achievement and talent development.

Essential Skills:

• Investment Banking Experience: Proven track record working within an investment bank, understanding the complexities and regulatory requirements of the financial sector.
• FXO and IRO Expertise: Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with FX options (FXO) and interest rate options (IRO) products traded by Markets and Treasury.
• Proven experience working in an Agile/Scrum IT environment.
• Ability to maintain and manage Product Backlogs Items (PBIs) and their refinement.
• Proficient understanding of the Murex platform and its Back Office modules.
• Deep understanding of M&T non-linear business lines and the underlying processes within Murex.
• Practical application knowledge of Murex related to:
  • Trade capture/representation in MX
  • Life-cycle management
  • Settlement processes
  • Confirmation processes
  • Additional Filters Configuration for Trade Queries