Senior Product Manager (US Equity Platform)

Hyphen Connect; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 367,000 - 478,000; Full time

Job summary

A fintech company in the United Arab Emirates is hiring a Senior Product Manager to lead the development of innovative financial products focusing on U.S. equity and prime brokerage services. This role requires over 6 years of experience in product management, a deep understanding of equity trading, and the ability to collaborate effectively across various teams. Competitive candidates will have excellent research skills and a bachelor’s degree in Financial Services or a related field.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of product management experience in fintech or financial services.
• Understanding of U.S. equity trading and brokerage operations.
• Proficiency in data and analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product vision for U.S. equity services.
• Conduct market research and analyze competitor capabilities.
• Partner with teams to launch innovative features.

Skills

Product management

Market research

Financial services

Collaboration

Data analysis

U.S. equity trading knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Services or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Senior Product Manager (US Equity Platform)

United Arab Emirates

We are hiring for one of our ecosystem projects - a cryptocurrency exchange.

They are seeking a Senior Product Manager to spearhead product initiatives from conception through to execution. In this role, you will drive the development and delivery of innovative financial products and services, with a focus on prime brokerage and U.S. equity solutions. This critical position demands a thorough understanding of the prime brokerage ecosystem, paired with a proven ability to innovate and create offerings that address the changing needs of our clients.

You will:

• Define and execute the product vision and strategy for the US equity and prime brokerage services.
• Conduct market research to assess the needs of institutional clients, such as prime brokerage firms, private equity funds, external asset managers (EAMs), large asset management firms, and high-frequency trading entities.
• Analyze competitor capabilities and industry trends to craft product strategies for institutional business, guiding the product development team in delivering key projects.
• Partner with engineering, design, and business teams to ideate, prioritize, and launch innovative features, including real-time trading capabilities, portfolio management tools, and educational resources.
• Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure full adherence to U.S. financial regulations.
• Advocate for users by ensuring a seamless and intuitive trading experience across all platforms.
• Establish success metrics and evaluate product performance to fuel ongoing enhancements.
• Collect and analyze user feedback to refine the product and boost client satisfaction continuously.

You might thrive in this role if you have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Financial Services or a related field; an MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• At least 6 years of product management experience, ideally in fintech, trading platforms, or financial services, with expertise in equities or prime brokerage.
• Understanding of U.S. equity trading, brokerage operations, and the competitive landscape.
• Familiarity with brokerage solutions designed for institutional clients, encompassing key areas such as accounts, trading, risk management, and clearing and settlement.
• The ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams, with a solid grasp of APIs, data feeds, and trading systems.
• Proficiency in leveraging data and analytics tools to make informed decisions and optimize product outcomes.
• Outstanding skills in communicating ideas, influencing stakeholders, and uniting teams around a common goal.
• Fluency in English (required).