Product Owner - Aladdin Wealth, Vice President

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At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

This role sits within the COO Platform & Integration BOS Wealth (SG) which drives strategic platform capabilities, transformation initiatives, data enablement, advisory and execution, operational efficiency, and business management across the wealth management ecosystem.

• Drive the bank-wide Advisory transformation roadmap and own the product vision, strategy, roadmap and delivery of Aladdin Wealth capabilities across portfolio management, advisory, analytics, risk measurement, proposal generation and workflow automation.
• Translate business strategy, client needs, regulatory requirements and stakeholder priorities into a prioritised product backlog, ensuring alignment with the Bank's strategic objectives.
• Lead Agile delivery squads and manage end-to-end product lifecycle activities, including backlog management, sprint planning, testing, release management, implementation and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with Front Office, CIO, DPM, Technology, Operations, Legal & Compliance and external vendors, including BlackRock Aladdin, to deliver scalable and integrated platform solutions.
• Drive the enhancement and digitalisation of advisory, portfolio management and analytics capabilities, leveraging AI-powered insights and automation to improve client outcomes, investment governance and operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary liaison across business and technology stakeholders, ensuring effective governance, risk management, stakeholder alignment and transparent communication throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Lead user engagement, change management, training and adoption initiatives, incorporating user feedback and performance metrics to maximise platform utilisation, business value and return on investment.
• Define and maintain business requirements, Target Operating Models, process flows, operating procedures and user documentation to support platform implementation, operational readiness and sustainable growth.

Key Requirements

• 10–12 years of experience in product ownership, platform delivery, change management, or transformation within wealth management, private banking, asset management, or advisory businesses.
• Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation, adoption, and benefits realisation.
• Strong knowledge of portfolio management, advisory workflows, discretionary portfolio mandates, investment products, and risk management concepts.
• Experience managing product roadmaps, Agile delivery, backlog prioritisation, user stories, UAT, release management, and user adoption.
• Ability to define business requirements, Target Operating Models (TOMs), process flows, and user journeys for strategic platform capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively across Front Office, CIO, Technology, Operations, Compliance, and external partners.
• Experience with BlackRock Aladdin Wealth or Aladdin platform implementations is highly advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage ambiguity, and drive outcomes across diverse stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA or equivalent investment-related certifications are advantageous.
• Strong product and domain knowledge across private banking and wealth management products, including structured products, derivatives, advisory, discretionary portfolio management, and portfolio analytics.
• Demonstrated leadership capability in guiding multidisciplinary teams comprising Business Analysts, Technology Analysts, developers, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Visio, and SQL is beneficial.