Product Manager

Aptonet; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptonet is seeking an experienced Product Manager with deep expertise in capital markets, portfolio management platforms, and the end-to-end trading lifecycle. You will partner with investors, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to define product strategy, gather requirements, prioritise roadmaps, and deliver technology solutions that support investment workflows.

The role requires hands-on product management, driving from discovery through UAT and launch, and using data and AI tools to

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define and own product roadmaps in regulated finance environment.
• Strong data-driven decision-making using KPIs/OKRs.
• Experience engaging senior stakeholders and executives.
• Experience with UAT, sign-offs and product launches.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and roadmap for capital markets platforms.
• Gather requirements from investors, stakeholders, and engineering teams.
• Prioritize backlog and oversee end-to-end product delivery.
• Lead UAT cycles and secure investor sign-off.
• Leverage AI tools to enhance delivery.

Skills

Roadmap ownership

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Agile/Scrum

Capital markets knowledge

Clear communication

Education

CFA certification

Tools

Charles River

Aladdin

SimCorp

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Product Manager with deep expertise in capital markets, portfolio management platforms, and the end-to-end trading lifecycle. In this role, you will partner closely with investors, business stakeholders, and engineering teams to define product strategy, gather requirements, prioritize roadmaps, and deliver technology solutions that support investment management workflows. The ideal candidate combines strong financial markets knowledge with hands-on product management experience, ensuring successful execution from discovery and stakeholder alignment through UAT, sign-off, and product launch while leveraging data and AI-driven tools to enhance product delivery.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on experience with Portfolio Management platforms (e.g., Charles River, Aladdin, Simcorp) and strong familiarity with capital markets
• Proven track record engaging senior stakeholders and investors for requirements gathering, workshops, and roadmap alignment
• Deep domain expertise in financial markets (Equity & Fixed Income) with solid understanding of the end-to-end trading lifecycle
• Experience coordinating with engineering teams to translate business requirements into delivered outcomes
• Experience managing UAT cycles and securing investor sign-off
• Practical experience leveraging AI tools to enhance day-to-day product delivery

Required Skills

• Experience defining and owning product roadmaps, backlogs, and prioritization frameworks in a regulated financial environment
• Strong analytical skills — comfortable working with data to inform product decisions and measure success (KPIs/OKRs)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences and vice versa
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, including sprint planning, backlog grooming, and release management
• Prior experience in a buy-side or sell-side firm (asset manager, hedge fund, or investment bank) is a strong plus
• Certifications such as CFA are a plus but not required