Junior Product Manager

Deutsche Börse AG; Cork (PA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Börse Group in Cork is seeking a Junior Product Manager to help shape data products and services for the investment fund industry. You will collaborate across Product, Data, Operations and Technology to translate business needs into features and guide products through ideation, discovery, testing and launch.

You will work with experienced PMs to prioritise requirements, explore AI-enabled improvements, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning while supporting workshops and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, Technology, Engineering or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in product management, business analysis, consulting, technology, operations or related disciplines
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Interest in financial services, data products and technology-driven businesses
• Demonstrated curiosity about AI, automation and innovation

Responsibilities

• Support the development and enhancement of data products and services across our portfolio
• Work with Senior Product Managers to define, refine and prioritise product requirements
• Translate business, client and operational needs into clear product features and user requirements
• Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery through to testing, launch and post-release evaluation
• Help coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Operations and Technology teams
• Actively challenge existing processes, workflows and product approaches
• Identify opportunities where AI, automation and emerging technologies can improve products, operations and customer experiences
• Experiment with new tools and ways of working, sharing insights with the wider team
• Help shape the future evolution of our data products through creative problem-solving and innovation
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity and learning
• Build effective working relationships across Product, Operations, Technology and business teams
• Support workshops, working sessions and requirement-gathering activities
• Facilitate communication between business and technical stakeholders
• Help ensure priorities, decisions, risks and dependencies are clearly understood and documented
• Contribute to product communications and stakeholder updates

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Data-driven decision making

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business/Finance/Data Science/Technology/Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

AI tools

Job description

Your career at Deutsche Börse Group

Your Area of Work:

We are seeking an innovative and action-oriented Junior Product Manager to join our dynamic Data Solutions Product team in Cork. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to help shape the next generation of data products and services supporting the investment fund industry. Working at the intersection of Product, Data, Operations and Technology, you will contribute to the evolution of products that help clients manage regulatory reporting, fund distribution and data management challenges.

We are looking for more than someone who can gather requirements and manage backlogs. We are looking for an AI-native thinker who naturally questions how work is performed, challenges existing assumptions, and actively explores how technology, automation and artificial intelligence can create better outcomes for clients and internal teams.

You will work closely with experienced product managers, operations specialists and technology teams while building the skills required to become a future product leader.

Your Responsibilities:

Product Development & Delivery

• Support the development and enhancement of data products and services across our portfolio
• Work with Senior Product Managers to define, refine and prioritise product requirements
• Translate business, client and operational needs into clear product features and user requirements
• Contribute throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation and discovery through to testing, launch and post-release evaluation
• Help coordinate cross-functional initiatives involving Product, Operations and Technology teams

Innovation, AI & Continuous Improvement

• Actively challenge existing processes, workflows and product approaches
• Identify opportunities where AI, automation and emerging technologies can improve products, operations and customer experiences
• Experiment with new tools and ways of working, sharing insights with the wider team
• Help shape the future evolution of our data products through creative problem-solving and innovation
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, curiosity and learning

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build effective working relationships across Product, Operations, Technology and business teams
• Support workshops, working sessions and requirement-gathering activities
• Facilitate communication between business and technical stakeholders
• Help ensure priorities, decisions, risks and dependencies are clearly understood and documented
• Contribute to product communications and stakeholder updates

Your Profile:

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Data Science, Technology, Engineering or a related field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in product management, business analysis, consulting, technology, operations or related disciplines
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply
• Interest in financial services, data products and technology-driven businesses
• Demonstrated curiosity about AI, automation and innovation

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to simplify complex topics and communicate effectively with different audiences
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable working with data and evidence-based decision making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with AI tools and modern digital productivity platforms
• Exposure to Agile, product management or project management practices is advantageous but not required

Core Competencies

• AI-Native Thinking: Naturally explores how AI, automation and technology can improve how work gets done
• Proactive mindset:Curious about customer problems and motivated to create meaningful solutions
• Innovative thinking:Ability to think outside the box and challenge the status quo
• Action-oriented:Bias toward execution and getting things done
• Analytical skills:Strong problem-solving abilities with attention to detail
• Communication:Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability:Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
• Collaboration:Team player who can work effectively across different functions and cultures

Personal Attributes

• Curious and eager to learn
• Resilient and able to handle pressure
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a growth mindset
• Comfortable with technology and digital-first approaches
• Willingness to travel occasionally (domestic and international)