Senior Product Owner, Canoe
$120-155k
Salary is based on NYC rates, will be adjusted for geo
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Guiding the investment industry forward with smarter alts management
Open for applications
Guiding the investment industry forward with smarter alts management
101-200 employees
Open for applications
$120-155k
Salary is based on NYC rates, will be adjusted for geo
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To unlock efficiencies in alternative investment processes by introducing purpose-built automation into the workflows of institutional investors, asset services, capital allocators, and wealth managers.,
Role
Who you are
- 6-10 years of dedicated experience as a Product Owner in a fast-paced, high-execution environment, specifically managing complex software products
- Master-level understanding and practical application of Agile/Scrum principles; proven ability to drive a team's day-to-day execution effectively
- Exceptional attention to detail in writing User Stories and Acceptance Criteria; a demonstrated obsession with quality and clear documentation
- Strong background or foundational knowledge in software development processes, system integrations, and data flows to effectively guide technical decision-making
- Proven ability to communicate technical details and complex trade-offs clearly and precisely to engineering teams
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or Professional Scrum Product Owner (PSPO) certification is highly preferred
What the job involves
- We’re looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Product Owner to serve as the execution leader for critical projects, product level enhancements, and defect remediation
- This role demands mastery of Agile practices, exceptional backlog management, and the ability to drive multiple dedicated development teams toward timely, high-quality delivery
- You will be the tactical powerhouse ensuring our product vision is translated into working software
- The Senior Product Owner is the definitive authority on the day-to-day execution of the development process
- You will focus intensely on maximizing the flow of value delivered by the development teams, managing cross-team dependencies, and ensuring technical details and acceptance criteria are flawless
- Own, prioritize and refine the product backlog for multiple teams, ensuring items are clearly defined, detailed, and ordered to maximize business value
- Write exceptionally clear, concise, and detailed epic specs user stories and acceptance criteria for complex features, leaving no ambiguity for the development teams
- Work closely with technical leads and architects to understand technical constraints, resource requirements, and prioritization of features against technical debt
- Be the sole decision maker for accepting or rejecting product level enhancements, holding the team accountable for meeting the definition of done and high-quality standard before any release
- Partner with engineers to define clear, achievable goals and lead all key ceremonies to maintain team focus, momentum, and alignment
- Monitor key metrics and work with team to continuously identify and remove execution impediments and bottlenecks
- Work closely with Product Managers to understand strategy and bring enhancements to life from the ground up
Our take
The internet presents itself as a seemingly infinite source of crucial information, particularly when it comes to financial information to inform smart investment. However, the sheer amount of data available makes it incredibly difficult to mine, aggregate and analyze in a way that is fast and efficient enough to be useful.
Canoe leverages AI technology to automate the analysis of investment data, including document collection, data extraction, categorization and validation. The technology is provided in the form of cloud-based tools, API packages and integrated portals, ultimately aiming to present a unified system in which investors can tackle the inefficiencies of manual investment data analysis.
It's undeniable that other automated data analysis services are available, but the unified nature of Canoe makes it stand out as a solution with a lot of potential. Off of 2024's Series C funding, the company is further optimizing and developing its product offerings and has recently launched an AI tech incubator, signalling clear ambition to lead as the next wave of data-driven innovation starts to take shape.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
48% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jul 2024
$36m
SERIES C
Feb 2023
$25m
SERIES B
Total funding: $61m
Company benefits
- Flexible PTO: Recharge with flexible PTO and paid holidays!
- In-Person Events: We host regular happy hours and company outings in NYC, London, and Jacksonville. Going to be remote? We also bring our teams together from around the world as we're able.
- Hybrid and Remote Work: Most roles at Canoe offer either a Hybrid or a Fully Remote schedule. Find the flexibility you are looking for here.
- Remote Office Stipend: Need to level up your personal workspace? We offer $750 for any office equipment you purchase (monitors, desk, chair, etc.).
- Professional Development: Continue to learn and grow, utilizing $1,000 in education reimbursement available annually to each employee. We also offer a robust Learning Management platform and host regular Lunch & Learns.
- Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to all new parents following 6 months of employment.
- Wellness/WiFi: We reimburse employees up to $100 per month to help cover gym memberships and internet.
- Health Insurance: From medical dental, and vision to FSAs, HSAs, and more - we've got you covered
Company HQ
Canal Street, New York, NY
Leadership
Jason Eiswerth
(CEO)Extensive experience in financial services and business development. Held various Board positions and served as Managing Director at firms such as Nima Capital.
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