Description
We are seeking an experienced Equities Product Manager to lead new business initiatives and technology transformation projects in our Digital Markets team.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in product management, preferably in a Markets Trading/Sales environment or electronic product development, and knowledge of Equity/Equity Derivatives trading business and products.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide full end-to-end leadership of new business initiatives and technology transformation projects, focusing on automation.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to gather requirements, prioritize features, and coordinate delivery across Sales, Trading, QR, Data, and Technology teams.
- Manage product governance and facilitate effective project management.
- Partner with technology teams to prioritize development work, manage resource allocation, and coordinate implementation roadmaps.
- Interact directly with internal and external clients to understand and address requirements and priorities.
- Provide regular updates and reports to key stakeholders on progress.
- Track product adoption targets and maintain regular user engagement.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Demonstrable experience in a product management/product development role, ideally within a Markets Trading/Sales environment or electronic product development.
- Knowledge of Equity/Equity Derivatives trading business and products or other equivalent asset class.
- Demonstrated ability to market products and collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and all levels of management.
- Academic background in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is preferable.
- Strong understanding of electronic sales and trading workflows, including quote distribution, algorithmic execution, client-facing e-trading platforms, FIX connectivity, and automation across the end-to-end trading lifecycle.
- Strong program or project management experience.
- Strong communication and partnership skills.
- Experience working with technology teams.
- Structured and analytical approach.
- Commercially focused and entrepreneurial.
- Strong quantitative analysis skills.
- Quick learner with strong attention to detail.
- Strong work ethic, self-starter who is creative with a 'can-do' attitude.
- Confident working independently.
- Ability to formulate a future state vision and execute on implementation.
- Understanding of market structure and how it is likely to evolve.
- Ability to leverage data to drive decision making and drive the product development lifecycle.