Deep understanding of Municipal bond issuance lifecycle, syndication, pricing, and allocation processes
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Finance, or related field; MBA/MS preferred
Experience 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
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex topics to stakeholders
Responsibilities
Develop expertise in Munis deal lifecycle and new issue workflows
Define and execute product vision and roadmap for Munis platforms
Drive front-to-back workflow integration for seamless data flow
Partner with syndicate desks and operations to prioritize solutions
Communicate product strategy and outcomes to senior stakeholders
Own and prioritize the program and product backlog
Lead delivery across cross-functional Agile teams
Benefits
Highly competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunity to work in a multinational organization with global offices
10 days of paid annual leave plus sick leave and national holidays
Comprehensive insurance plan including medical, dental, and vision
Retirement savings plans
Higher education certification policy
Extensive training opportunities and access to online courses
Coaching opportunities with experienced colleagues
Engagement in cutting-edge projects with leading financial institutions
Diverse and global work culture
Full Job Description
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.
About Synechron
Synechron is a digital consulting firm that provides technology solutions to financial services companies. The company's services include digital, business consulting, technology, and data analytics. Synechron serves customers in the banking, capital markets, insurance, and asset management industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
