Investment Data Product Owner

The Data Product Manager (investments) is responsible for overseeing the development and management of data-centric products or services for the firm’s Investments Business unit This role involves identifying new data product opportunities, defining product vision and strategy, managing the product lifecycle, and ensuring that the data products meet the needs of users and achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities..

Product Strategy Development:

• Promote the concept and understanding of Data as a Product across the Investments consumer base.

• Define the vision and strategy for data products across Investments, aligning with the overall business objectives. Identify new opportunities for data products based on market research, industry trends, and data analysis.

• Construct roadmaps to realize product objectives. Collaborate with consumers, Data Operations, and Technology to inform roadmaps.

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee the entire lifecycle of data products, from conception through development, launch, growth, and retirement.          

• Ensure that each stage aligns with the product strategy and meets the needs of users.

• Own the prioritisation of the book of work for the Data Group facing demands from the consumer groups, Technology and Data Group for business change, efficiency initiatives and keep the lights on work.

• Engage in and guide design forum conversations identifying good practice design and consulting on operational implications for key change initiatives.

• Act as the Product owner along Agile principles working with Data Group SMEs, Technology and Professional change teams and the tech team to deliver change in a harmonious working relationship.

Cross-Functional Leadership:

• Work closely with Tech and engineering, data ops, and the investment teams to bring data products to market internally.     

• Serve as the bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring clear communication and collaboration.

User Research and Feedback:

• Conduct user research and gather feedback to understand the needs and pain points of users.

• Use this insight to inform product features, enhancements, and user experience.

Data Analysis and Metrics:

• Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making, track product performance, and measure success against key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Adjust product strategy based on performance data and market feedback.

Market and Competitive Analysis:

• Stay informed about market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products. Use this knowledge to identify opportunities and threats, and to position data products effectively in the market.

Compliance and Data Governance:

• Ensure that data products comply with relevant data protection regulations and ethical standards.

• Implement best practices for data governance, Data Quality, Lineage and Data / Product catalogues.

Coach:

• Spend up to 20% of their time coaching colleagues. This could take the form of thought and product leadership in cross functional teams or in a dedicated coaching program.

About Our Company
We’re a diversified financial services leader with more than $1 trillion in assets under management and administration as of 2022. Our team of 20,000 people in more than 20 countries, advise and manage assets and income of more than 2 million individual, small business and institutional clients. We are a longstanding leader in financial planning and advice, a global asset manager and an insurer. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our unique businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Here, we foster meaningful careers, invest in the future, and make a difference for clients, institutions and communities around the world.

The estimated base salary for this role is $132,300- $228,300/ year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurances.Full timeExemptBusiness Support & OperationsAMINV US Asset Management