Product Manager, Optimization

Overview

On Site
Full Time

Skills

Trading
Pivotal
Optimization
Analytical Skill
Consulting Management
Banking
Business Analysis
Requirements Elicitation
User Stories
Specification Gathering
Project Management
Mapping
Workflow
Finance
Commodities
Derivatives
Equities
Fixed Income
Relationship Management
Internet Explorer
Information Engineering
API
Alteryx
JIRA
SQL
Tableau
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Operations Research
Innovation
Communication
Presentations

Job Details

Global trading firm seeks a talented Business Analyst/Product Manager with a passion for optimization to join their team to drive critical firmwide automation initiatives.

Based in the firm's NY HQ, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving efficiency through the (re)engineering and optimization of processes and workflows. This is a complex, multi-faceted role and, as such, the successful candidate will need to bring a blend of analytical, operational, product, project, relationship management and technical skills to the table. A strong track record spanning the following is required:

*2-5 years in consulting (management/technology), i-banking, fintech/tech;

*Ability to successfully navigate complex, technical environments in a Business Analyst, Data Analyst, Process Engineer, Product Manager/Operations/Owner, Technical Project Manager type function;

*Business analysis; requirements gathering, user stories, technical specifications;

*Project Management; coordinate and deliver projects;

*Hands-on experience with data models/field level mapping/trade templates;

*Knowledge of front-to-back financial trade workflow and automation a huge bonus, but not required;

*In-depth knowledge of financial products (ie: Commodities, Credit, Currencies, Derivatives, Equities, Futures/Options, Fixed Income, Rates) a huge bonus, but not required;

*Deploying new technology to drive automation;

*Experience building 0->1;

*Experience creating, delivering and presenting decks to senior stakeholders;

*Extensive stakeholder influencing and relationship management skills;

*Outstanding communication skills with ability to translate between business and technical stakeholders;

*Strong technical bias and familiarity with technical concepts (ie: API's, data standards, programming a plus);

*Knowledge of Alteryx, Figma, Jira, SQL, Tableau;

*Strong academic pedigree; educated at a minimum, to Bachelors level in an engineering/technical discipline (computer/electrical/industrial/mechanical/systems engineering, operations research or similar) from a top school strongly preferred; Masters degree strongly preferred;

*An interest in, and passion for, automation, data, innovation and new technology;

*Outstanding communication and presentation skills;

Competitive base + bonus + benefits on offer.

For more information and a discussion in confidence please apply with your resume.
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