Senior Product Manager

Job Description : Key Responsibilities :- Vision & roadmap : Define and communicate the product vision and roadmap for our risk modules, aligned to regulatory expectations.- Risk management principles (ISO 31000) : Articulate purpose, risk criteria, appetite/tolerances, and governance; design audit-ready processes.- Risk problem framing : Use research, data, and risk insights to translate operational/model/climate (ESG) risk disciplines into clear, detailed requirements.- Controls & effectiveness (CER) : Map real-world controls to a Control Effectiveness Rating; design testing/attestation so evidence updates CER over time.- Scoring logic : Define and maintain thresholds, banding, and decision rules for Inherent Risk - Residual Risk.- Model design & calibration : Apply best-practice risk-model methodologies; define features, weights, and normalisation; run back-tests and sensitivity analysis; set cutoffs; monitor drift; document assumptions and data lineage.- System design (risk) : Understand and design features for RCSA, KRI/KCI thresholding, loss-event capture, issues/actions, control attestations, risk appetite & limits, and portfolio risk views.- Regulatory & governance alignment : Ensure designs support ISO 31000, BCBS 239 (risk data aggregation/reporting), the three lines of defence, audit trails, segregation of duties, SOX-style controls, and privacy/security guardrails (e., ISO 27001/27701, PDPA/GDPR).- Decisioning & model governance : Partner with risk SMEs and data teams to shape scoring/rules engines; ensure explainability, data lineage/metadata, and model governance (e., SR 11-7).- Cross-functional delivery : Work with risk experts, engineering, design, and operations to ship high-quality solutions on time; keep scope crisp and outcomes measurable.- Backlog & PRDs : Prioritise the backlog; write clear PRDs and user stories; manage requirements with Product Owners and engineering.- Customer journeys & UX : Be the voice of the risk user-risk managers, first-line operators, auditors-ensuring fast triage, transparent rationale, and clean evidence.- Stakeholder communications : Proactively communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs across UK / Singapore / India time zones with concise, data-driven updates.- Agile leadership : Support Agile ceremonies (PI/iteration planning, stand-ups, reviews); balance strategic thinking with hands-on prototyping, validation, and delivery. Preferred Qualifications and Experience : Required Skills & Qualifications :- 7- 10 years in Product Management or Business Analysis building risk / GRC / financial services products.- Industry experience in risk assessment (financial services, commodities, insurance).- Proven ownership across the full product lifecycle (strategy - discovery - delivery - launch - iterate).- Deep familiarity with risk-management concepts, including operational risk (RCSA, KRI/KCI, loss events, issues/actions, risk appetite).- Experience aligning products to frameworks such as ISO 31000, BCBS 239, the three lines of defence, COSO, and data/privacy/security standards (ISO 27001/27701, PDPA/GDPR).- Strong Agile delivery (Scrum/Kanban/SAFe) and backlog management; outcome-driven prioritisation.- Ability to turn complex risk requirements into simple, testable stories and flows.- Excellent stakeholder management across risk, compliance, and engineering.- Strong understanding of digital products, customer journeys, UX principles, and data driven decision-making.- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, able to balance short-term needs with long term strategy. Additional Skills as Plus :- Agile certification (SAFe or equivalent).- Broad knowledge of digital product trends and their application in regulated environments.- Proven delivery in regulated sectors (Financial Services, Risk, etc.)- Willingness to act as Scrum Master when needed.- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and a bias for impact. (ref:hirist.tech)