Jen Besser
Director / Sr Director - Product Owner at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, US | Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area
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As the Director - Product Owner at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Jen Besser plays a pivotal role in steering the strategic direction of legacy data warehouses, ensuring that the organization’s data management practices align with its compliance and risk management objectives. With a strong foundation in enterprise data management, Jen is adept at eliciting requirements and conducting detailed systems analysis to identify and prioritize programs of work for a global team of developers and business analysts. Her collaborative approach fosters a sustainable work environment where creativity thrives, empowering her team to deliver high-quality solutions that address complex business and technical challenges.
Jen's expertise in requirements gathering and business process improvement is instrumental in engaging key stakeholders, particularly within Compliance and Equity Portfolio Risk Management. By understanding their unique data needs, she ensures that the data solutions developed not only meet regulatory standards but also enhance the organization's ability to monitor and manage various types of risk effectively. Her leadership in implementing agile methodologies, particularly Scrum, allows her team to adapt swiftly to changing requirements while maintaining a focus on delivering value.
Through her fact-based decision-making and strong communication skills, Jen bridges the gap between technical teams and business units, fostering a culture of transparency and collaboration. As she continues to drive innovation in data management practices at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, Jen remains committed to cultivating an environment where creative problem-solving can flourish, ultimately contributing to the organization's overall success in navigating the complexities of the financial landscape.
Director / Sr Director - Product Owner at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, US in March 2020 to April 2025
Sr. Manager, Business Systems Analysis-Technology at Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. in October 2018 to March 2020
Senior Consultant at Improving - Twin Cities formerly The Willow Group, Inc. in October 2017 to October 2018
Senior Manager, Investment Systems at Thrivent Financial in November 2014 to June 2017
Senior Manager, Investment Systems at Thrivent Financial in January 2014 to November 2014
Business Lead at Thrivent Financial in March 2010 to December 2013
Business Lead, Fixed Income at Thrivent Financial in June 2007 to March 2010
Manager, Voyageur Systems at Voyageur Asset Management (now RBC Global Asset Management) in October 2004 to February 2007
Systems Administrator at Voyageur Asset Management (now RBC Global Asset Management) in May 2002 to October 2004
Investment Systems Analyst at Advantus Capital Management in September 1999 to May 2002
Investment Systems Specialist at Advantus Capital Management in July 1998 to September 1999
Investment System Adminstrator at Investment Advisers, Inc. in January 1998 to July 1998
Data Operations Administrator at Investment Advisers, Inc. in August 1994 to January 1998
Trade Settlement Assistant (Temporary Position) at Investment Advisers, Inc in September 1993 to August 1994
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Presentations
User Documentation
Data Quality Assurance
Change Impact Analysis
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Data Dictionary
Elicitation
Confluence
Voice of the Customer
Product Vision
Problem Solving
Backlog Management
SQL
Enterprise Data Management
Agile Project Management
User Stories
Sprint Planning
Timelines
Systems Analysis
Interpersonal Skills
Communication
Business Systems Analysis
Business Systems
Master Data Management
Software Implementation
Feature Prioritization
Stakeholder Engagement
Decision-Making
Strategic Planning
Global Teams
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Information Management
Data Validation
Functional Testing
Scrum
Solution Implementation
Leadership
Strategic Thinking
Investment Systems
Data Management
Data Governance
Metadata Management
Team Leadership
Business Process
Business Requirements
Business Analysis
Requirements Analysis
Business Intelligence
Requirements Gathering
Process Improvement
Leading People
Management
Investments
Data Analysis
Vendor Management
Business Architecture
Strategy
Product Owner
Thought Leadership
Business Process Improvement
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Jen Besser is Director / Sr Director - Product Owner
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