EMEA Product Manager, Associate or Vice President

Nomura; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An international finance and investment firm is seeking a Product Manager in London to shape the strategic direction for equity-based products across the EMEA region. This role involves defining product strategy, engaging with stakeholders, and managing the lifecycle of products from ideation to launch. Candidates should possess product management experience, alongside a solid understanding of equities and market structures. This position is ideal for those with a background in financial services and a proven track record in product strategy.

Qualifications

• Associate or Vice President level equivalent experience in a product management role, preferably in financial services/electronic trading.
• Strong understanding of equities, options, and futures market structure.
• Experience in JIRA/Agile/Scrum/Confluence.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the product strategy for equity-based products for EMEA.
• Collect feedback and prioritize product features through stakeholder engagement.
• Manage the product lifecycle from ideation to launch.

Skills

Product management experience

Knowledge of equities, options, and futures market structure

Experience in JIRA/Agile/Scrum/Confluence

Strong understanding of EMEA trading landscape

Job description

Corporate Title: Associate or Vice President

Location: London

Department overview

Instinet’s Global Product Strategy group is responsible for managing the strategic roadmap of investment in Instinet’s global suite of market leading electronic trading products & solutions. The group has responsibility for conceiving, delivering and enhancing Instinet’s products across all of the firm’s business streams.

Role Description

The Product Manager serves as a key member of the Product Strategy group. They will interface between, and work together with, various groups on product requirements, design, development, testing and overall quality management. The Product Manager may also be asked to investigate the application of new technologies, track industry trends and assist the product and project manager in ensuring that communication and planning occurs across development platforms. The Product Manager works closely with the development and quality assurance teams to ensure that products & solutions that are delivered meet requirements and business goals. This person will assist with the day-to-day product management of the EMEA Region.

The role will help shape the strategic direction of the EMEA region across GES, with focus on venues, regulation and ensuring the Products meet the region’s requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head of EMEA Product to define and execute the product strategy for equity-based products for the region, creating roadmaps which align with the business goals


• Engage with stakeholders to collect feedback and prioritise product features. Conduct market research to identify customer needs, analyses market trends, trading venue developments and the impacts of regulatory changes. Oversee competitor analysis and adjust product strategies accordingly.


• Collaborate with the wider Product group, development, and marketing team to develop and launch new products. Managing the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and beyond.


• Set product KPIs and track performance.

Qualifications

• Associate or Vice President level equivalent experience in a product management role, preferably in financial services/electronic trading


• Experience in JIRA/Agile/Scrum/Confluence


• Strong understanding of equities, options, and futures market structure


• Knowledge of EMEA trading landscape,


• Experience of Execution and order management systems

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritise actions or recommendations.


• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.

Inclusion

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).