Head of Data Product Strategy, US (PA-PROD-Q3-1)

SS&C Technologies; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

SS&C Technologies seeks an experienced Head of Data Product Strategy to lead their data initiatives across retail, retirement, and brokerage sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, leveraging technical and strategic skills to shape product direction. This is a pivotal role in driving innovation and successful outcomes in a rapidly evolving landscape.

Benefits

401k Matching Program

Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

Professional Development Reimbursement

Discounts on fitness clubs and travel

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in product strategy or product management in financial services.
• Proven experience with asset management, subaccounting, and retirement.
• Strong understanding of data architecture and analytics platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data product strategy across multiple business lines.
• Lead product lifecycle management for data solutions.
• Ensure data products meet regulatory and compliance standards.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Client-Facing Communication

Strategic Acumen

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Data/Technology)

Job description

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial services and healthcare organizations, from the world's largest companies to small and mid-market firms, rely on SS&C for expertise, scale, and technology.

Job Description

Head of Data Product Strategy – US

Location: Remote - MA

Get To Know Us:

SS&C is a global provider of mission-critical software and services for the financial services industries. As we continue to expand our leadership position in the marketplace, we are seeking an experienced and strategic executive to serve as the Head of Data Product Strategy – US. This strategic leadership role is responsible for shaping and executing an enterprise-wide data strategy spanning retail/mutual fund, retirement, and brokerage/subaccounting businesses. This role is a critical part of the long-term growth strategy for SS&C’s Global Investor & Distribution Solutions (GIDS) and Retirement Solutions (RS) businesses, with the dual mandate of fulfilling near-term client delivery commitments and building a long-term vision for our data product portfolio.

Why You Will Love It Here!

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model and Business Casual Dress Code, including jeans
• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, Professional Development Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
• Wide Ranging Perspectives: Committed to Celebrating the Variety of Backgrounds, Talents and Experiences of Our Employees
• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, including SS&C University
• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

What You Will Get To Do:

The Head of Data Product Strategy – US will serve as a senior leader within the organization, accountable for establishing and executing a cohesive data product strategy that aligns with SS&C’s enterprise objectives. This individual will lead efforts to identify market opportunities, define product roadmaps, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver innovative and commercially successful data and analytics solutions to our institutional clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the US data product strategy spanning multiple business lines, ensuring alignment with overall company goals, market trends, and client needs.

• Product Development Oversight: Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management for data solutions—from ideation and business case development to delivery and market adoption.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Client Services to ensure cohesive execution and successful delivery of data capabilities.

• Market Analysis & Innovation: Maintain a deep understanding of the evolving data landscape within financial services and apply market intelligence to inform product direction and competitive positioning.

• Client Engagement: Represent SS&C in key client engagements, including pre-sales support, RFP responses, and strategic discussions focused on data and analytics.

• Talent Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of product managers and analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure all data products meet regulatory and internal compliance standards, including privacy, security, and data governance requirements.

What You Will Bring:

• Industry Expertise: Minimum of 12 years of experience in product strategy, product management, or related roles within the financial services or fintech industry. Prior experience with asset management, subaccounting, retirement, and data platforms is strongly preferred.

• Strategic Acumen: Demonstrated success in setting strategic direction and delivering outcomes for complex data or technology-driven products.

• Technical Competence: Familiarity with data architecture, data governance, analytics platforms, and emerging technologies such as AI/ML, APIs, and cloud infrastructure.

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record managing cross-functional teams and influencing across matrixed enterprise environments.

• Client-Facing Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels, including C-suite clients and internal executives.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS in Data/Technology) strongly preferred.

Thank you for your interest in SS&C! If applicable, to further explore this opportunity, please apply directly with us through our Careers page on our corporate website: www.ssctech.com/careers.

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Unless explicitly requested or approached by SS&C Technologies, Inc. or any of its affiliated companies, the company will not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services.

SS&C offers excellent benefits including health, dental, 401k plan, tuition and professional development reimbursement plan.

SS&C Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by applicable discrimination laws.