Product Manager, Optimization

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.