Technical Product Owner with Municipal bond experience.

We are
At Synechron, we believe in the power of digital to transform businesses for the better. Our global consulting firm combines creativity and innovative technology to deliver industry-leading digital solutions. Synechron’s progressive technologies and optimization strategies span end-to-end Artificial Intelligence, Consulting, Digital, Cloud & DevOps, Data, and Software Engineering, servicing an array of noteworthy financial services and technology firms. Through research and development initiatives in our FinLabs we develop solutions for modernization, from Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain to Data Science models, Digital Underwriting, mobile-first applications and more. Over the last 20+ years, our company has been honored with multiple employer awards, recognizing our commitment to our talented teams. With top clients to boast about, Synechron has a global workforce of 17,000+, and has 58 offices in 22 countries within key global markets.
Our challenge
As a Senior Product Owner focused on Municipal Bonds, the candidate will be responsible for maximizing product value across the primary issuance lifecycle. This role defines and drives the product vision and roadmap for Munis issuance, syndication, pricing, allocation, and settlement workflows, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory requirements. The Product Owner partners closely with front office, syndicate desks, operations, and technology teams in a scaled Agile model to deliver efficient, transparent, and audit-ready execution.
Additional Information*
The base salary for this position will vary based on geography and other factors. In accordance with law, the base salary for this role if filled within New York, NY is $130k - $150k/year & benefits (see below).
The Role
Responsibilities:
Develop deep expertise in Munis deal lifecycle, including new issue workflows, order book management, allocations, and investor distribution
Define and execute the product vision and roadmap aligned to strategic priorities for Munis platforms (e.g., Deal Central / issuance platforms)
Experience in Municipal Bonds primary markets (issuance, syndication, pricing, allocations, settlement)
Develop deep expertise in Munis deal lifecycle, including new issue workflows, order book management, allocations, and investor distribution
Define and execute the product vision and roadmap aligned to strategic priorities for Munis platforms (e.g., Deal Central / issuance platforms)
Drive front-to-back workflow integration, ensuring seamless data flow across origination, syndication, and settlement systems
Partner with syndicate desks, bankers, sales, and operations to understand pain points and prioritize high-impact solutions
Communicate product strategy, roadmap, and outcomes to senior stakeholders (including C-suite) and drive adoption across business users
Own and prioritize the program and product backlog, balancing regulatory, business, and platform modernization priorities
Lead delivery across 1–3 cross-functional Agile teams, ensuring alignment and value delivery
Define and refine user stories and acceptance criteria with a focus on automation, data integrity, and client transparency
Make real-time trade-off decisions between new features, regulatory requirements, and platform stability
Ensure high-quality delivery and acceptance of features, with a focus on scalability and resilience
Drive automation and straight-through processing (STP) across Munis execution workflows
Support user training, demos, and change management to improve adoption and user experience
Requirements:
Deep understanding of: Municipal bond issuance lifecycle (competitive & negotiated deals), Syndication, pricing, and allocation processes, Regulatory and compliance requirements in Munis markets
Bachelor’s degree in Technology, Finance, or related field; MBA/MS preferred
Experience working directly with front office (syndicate/trading desks) is strongly preferred
Strong understanding of fixed income products and market structure
Proven ability to translate business needs into scalable technology solutions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills
Experience troubleshooting production issues and driving timely resolution
Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex topics to business and executive stakeholders
Experience leading large-scale platform initiatives and user experience improvements
Strong Agile experience- Backlog prioritization, story writing, acceptance criteria, Tools such as JIRA and Confluence
Experience working in global, cross-functional teams
Familiarity with reporting/BI tools and standard productivity tools (MS Office, Visio, etc.)
Preferred, but not required:
Experience and desire to work in an Agile process (pair programming, daily stand-ups, etc.).
Demonstrable knowledge of problem domain in which they have been working.
Strong communication skills.
Passion to learn new technology.
Relevant industry (banking middle/back office/Finance) experience.
We offer:
A highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
A multinational organization with 58 offices in 22 countries and the possibility to work abroad.
10 days of paid annual leave (plus sick leave and national holidays).
Maternity & paternity leave plans.
A comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long-/short-term disability (plans vary by region).
Retirement savings plans.
A higher education certification policy.
Commuter benefits (varies by region).
Extensive training opportunities, focused on skills, substantive knowledge, and personal development.
On-demand Udemy for Business for all Synechron employees with free access to more than 5000 curated courses.
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues from our Financial Innovation Labs (FinLabs) and Center of Excellences (CoE) groups.
Cutting edge projects at the world’s leading tier-one banks, financial institutions and insurance firms.
A flat and approachable organization.
A truly diverse, fun-loving, and global work culture.
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Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture, and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger, successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programs, and more.
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