Product Manager-FinTech – Hybrid:
Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm in New York City, is looking for multiple Product Managers. They are hiring from Associate - Assistant Vice President level. In these roles, you will help with the various buildouts of the alternative investments platform at the firm. You will be working in a collaborative, results-driven environment with smart and hardworking teammates who are motivated to solve complex industry-wide problems. You will be working directly with wealth management firms and financial advisors to bring scale, analysis, and efficiency to the industry. This is an opportunity to utilize the latest technologies and innovative solutions, with room to grow and broaden your responsibilities as the company grows. You will own, lead, and deliver various solutions with direct oversight of product building from start to finish. You will identify unmet needs, define requirements, write user stories, develop project communication plans, and test product features. We live and breathe agile and deploy fast, to learn and iterate quickly, so the ideal candidate will embrace a flexible, multi-disciplinary approach in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
3 - 4 days per week onsite work in the NYC midtown office is required. Base salary is in the $100-150K range DOE, plus generous bonus and stock options.
Responsibilities
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Engage with wealth management firms and financial advisors to identify gaps in the market and propose innovative solutions to address unmet needs in the annuities industry.
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Define product requirements by writing detailed user stories and acceptance criteria for software engineers.
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Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of product feature development from conception to launch, including testing and iteration.
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Embrace a fast-paced, agile development environment, deploying quickly to learn and iterate based on feedback.
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Own the product roadmap for specific features or segments of the platform, determining prioritization and ensuring that deliverables are met on time and within scope.
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Communicate effectively with business stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and align product vision and strategy.
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Develop and maintain comprehensive project communication plans, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams such as sales, marketing, engineering, and other product lines.
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Investigate bugs and, when appropriate, identify tactical solutions to production issues impacting users.
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Monitor the performance of product features post-launch and continuously seek opportunities for improvement.
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Foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team to maintain high standards of work, product quality, and communication.
Candidate Profile
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Minimum of 3 years of experience in product management, preferably within fintech, wealth management, or related industries.
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A willingness and initiative to become an expert in the structured investments space, understanding both the product intricacies and wider industry to drive informed decision making and product leadership.
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Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a results-driven, entrepreneurial environment.
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Strong analytical skills, with a proven track record of solving complex, unfamiliar problems through innovative solutions.
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Experience with agile methodologies and a mindset that embraces quick deployment, learning, and iteration.
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Excellent communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and effective project communication plans.
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A customer-centric approach, with experience engaging directly with clients to gather insights and feedback.
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Technical acumen, comfortable working closely with engineering teams to solve problems and complete projects.
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Detail-oriented, with the ability to write comprehensive user stories and acceptance criteria.
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Flexible and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities and adjust to changing demands and timelines.
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Desire to grow and take on increasing responsibilities within a rapidly expanding company.
