Product Owner – Operations & Controls Platform (Back Office Operations & Global Business Finance) and AI/ML experience

About Company,

Droisys is an innovation technology company focused on helping companies accelerate their digital initiatives from strategy and planning through execution. We leverage deep technical expertise, Agile methodologies, and data-driven intelligence to modernize systems of engagement and simplify human/tech interaction.

Amazing things happen when we work in environments where everyone feels a true sense of belonging and when candidates have the requisite skills and opportunities to succeed. At Droisys, we invest in our talent and support career growth, and we are always on the lookout for amazing talent who can contribute to our growth by delivering top results for our clients. Join us to challenge yourself and accomplish work that matters.

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Product Owner – Operations & Controls Platform (Back Office Operations & Global Business Finance) and AI/ML experience

FULLTIME

Location: New York, New York- NY, NY (3 days Onsite)

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced Product Owner to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for platforms supporting Back Office Operations and Global Business Finance. The ideal candidate brings strong product management experience combined with deep knowledge of financial operations, operational controls, and controller functions.

This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, engineering, and operations teams to modernize back-office platforms and improve operational efficiency. While familiarity with AI is important, the primary focus is on delivering business value through well-designed operational systems rather than building AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for Operations & Controls platforms.
• Lead product discovery by understanding business problems, operational workflows, and stakeholder requirements.
• Partner with Back Office Operations, Controllers, Finance, and Technology teams to improve operational processes.
• Drive modernization initiatives across reconciliation, financial controls, exception management, workflow automation, and operational reporting.
• Build and manage the product backlog, define user stories, and prioritize features based on business value.
• Coordinate delivery across engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery progress.
• Promote transparency and effective stakeholder communication throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify practical opportunities where AI and automation tools can improve productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure solutions meet governance, audit, and operational control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Senior Business Analyst within Financial Services.
• Strong experience supporting Back Office Operations, Controllers, Finance Operations, Treasury, or Investment Operations .
• Experience with cash reconciliation, position reconciliation, operational controls, controller workflows, or financial close processes .
• Experience building or enhancing corporate back-office platforms and operational systems .
• Strong understanding of operational risk, controls, reconciliation processes, and governance.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage product roadmaps, planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) and understanding of where AI can improve operational workflows. Hands-on AI solution development is not required.
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and understand modern software delivery practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with platforms such as Geneva, Arcesium, Investran, Kyriba , or similar fund accounting and operations systems.
• Experience working with fund administrators or investment operations teams.
• Background in treasury, controller organizations, finance transformation, or operations transformation.
• Experience with Agile product delivery.
• Exposure to workflow automation, cloud platforms, or modern enterprise applications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate has experience leading products for finance or operations organizations , un…