Associate Product Manager (APM)

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health & life insurance

Pension / Retirement benefits

Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care

Hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 on

Job summary

DTCC’s Information Technology group seeks an Associate Product Manager to join a hands-on, execution-oriented role. You will own components within strategic programs and translate objectives into actionable requirements.

Collaborate with engineering and research teams, gather requirements from stakeholders across Technology, Product, Risk, Legal, and Compliance, and help drive pilots toward production. This role offers a hybrid work model with competitive pay and strong growth in financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of experience in product management.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive defined product or initiative components within DTCC programs (e.g., AI tools, internal platforms, research pilots, or enablement capabilities).
• Translate high-level objectives into clear problem statements, requirements, and success metrics.
• Create and maintain core product artifacts such as product proposals and value propositions; backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria; roadmap views and milestone tracking.
• Partner closely with engineering and research teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Work with internal stakeholders across Technology, Product, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to gather requirements and align on priorities.
• Support senior product managers in facilitating working sessions, reviews, and demos.
• Clearly communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct structured analysis to assess business value, feasibility, risks, and governance implications.
• Help transition pilots toward broader adoption or production handoff.

Skills

Product management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Agile / Scrum

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have in This Role

The Associate Product Manager (APM) role is a hands-on, execution-oriented product position designed for early-career product professionals who are ready to take ownership of defined problem spaces and work closely with senior product leaders, engineers, and cross-functional partners.

Your Primary Responsibilities

Product Execution & Delivery

• Own and drive defined product or initiative components within TRI programs (e.g., AI tools, internal platforms, research pilots, or enablement capabilities).
• Translate high-level objectives into clear problem statements, requirements, and success metrics.
• Create and maintain core product artifacts such as: - Product proposals and value propositions
• Backlogs, user stories, and acceptance criteria
• Roadmap views and milestone tracking
• Partner closely with engineering and research teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.

Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with internal stakeholders across Technology, Product, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams to gather requirements and align on priorities.
• Support senior product managers in facilitating working sessions, reviews, and demos.
• Clearly communicate progress, risks, and tradeoffs to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Discovery, Research & Analysis

• Support technology evaluation and feasibility efforts, including vendor research, internal experiments, and proofs of concept.
• Conduct structured analysis to assess:
• Business value and potential impact
• Feasibility and delivery considerations
• Risks, dependencies, and governance implications
• Synthesize findings into concise, decision-ready materials for leadership review.

Governance & Enterprise Readiness

• Ensure product work aligns with DTCC enterprise standards, including architecture, security, and risk considerations.
• Help transition successful pilots or MVPs toward broader adoption or production handoff, as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of experience

Talent Needed for Success

• Demonstrated ability to: - Break down ambiguous problems into structured plans
• Write clear requirements and product documentation
• Work effectively with engineers and technical teams
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Prior experience in financial services, enterprise technology, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to emerging technologies such as AI/ML, data platforms, developer tools, or digital assets.
• Familiarity with Agile / Scrum product delivery practices.
• Comfort working in fast-moving, exploratory environments where problem definition evolves over time.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.