Product Manager

ApTask; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ApTask is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead strategy, roadmaps, and execution for platforms supporting Back Office Operations, notably fund controller accounting and global business finance. You will partner with stakeholders, engineering, and operations to modernize back-office platforms and boost efficiency.

Ideal candidates bring deep product management experience in financial services, fund accounting literacy, and a track record of delivering governance-compliant, scalable

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as Product Owner, Product Manager, or Senior Business Analyst in Financial Services.
• Experience supporting Back Office Operations, Fund Controllers, and Finance Operations.
• Fund accounting domain literacy with exposure to a fund accounting platform and exception management.
• Experience building or enhancing corporate back-office platforms and operational systems.
• Ability to translate fund control requirements into product specs and audit-ready acceptance criteria.
• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Proven ability to manage roadmaps, planning, prioritization, and execution.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini); AI experience not required.
• Ability to work with engineering teams and understand modern software delivery practices.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for Operations & Controls platforms.
• Lead product discovery by understanding business problems, workflows, and stakeholder requirements.
• Partner with Back Office Operations, Controllers, Finance, and Technology teams to improve processes.
• Drive modernization of fund control accounting workflow automation and reporting.
• Build and manage the product backlog, define user stories, and prioritize features by value.
• Coordinate delivery across engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.
• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery progress.
• Promote transparency and effective stakeholder communication throughout the product lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities where AI and automation can improve productivity and decision-making.
• Ensure solutions meet governance, audit, and operational control requirements.

Skills

Product ownership

Financial services

Stakeholder management

Back office operations

Fund accounting knowledge

AI familiarity

Software delivery

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

Geneva/SS&C

Eagle

Advent

Paxus

Job description

About Client

The client is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company Specialized in AI-powered tech services, that connects enterprises with pre-vetted, remote software engineers through its Intelligent Talent Cloud platform. The company has grown rapidly, boasting a network of over 4 million professionals and serving more than 1,000 clients, including industry leaders like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and Meta. Client's services encompass AGI training, GenAI application engineering, and custom AI solutions, enabling businesses to advance and deploy artificial intelligence effectively. Recognized for its innovation, it has received accolades such as Forbes's "One of America's Best Startup Employers" and Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies."

Salary Range

$140K-$160K/Annum

Job Description

• We are looking for an experienced Product Manager to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for platforms supporting Back Office Operations, especially around Fund controller accounting and Global Business Finance.


• The ideal candidate brings strong product management experience combined with deep knowledge of financial operations, operational controls, and controller functions.


• This role will partner closely with business stakeholders, engineering, and operations teams to modernize back-office platforms and improve operational efficiency.


• While familiarity with AI is a plus, the primary focus is on delivering business value through well-designed operational systems rather than building AI solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the product vision, roadmap, and prioritization for Operations & Controls platforms.


• Lead product discovery by understanding business problems, operational workflows, and stakeholder requirements.


• Partner with Back Office Operations, Controllers, Finance, and Technology teams to improve operational processes.


• Drive modernization initiatives in fund control accounting workflow automation, and operational reporting.


• Build and manage the product backlog, define user stories, and prioritize features based on business value.


• Coordinate delivery across engineering, architecture, and business stakeholders.


• Track milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery progress.


• Promote transparency and effective stakeholder communication throughout the product lifecycle.


• Identify practical opportunities where AI and automation tools can improve productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency.


• Ensure solutions meet governance, audit, and operational control requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Product Owner, Product Manager, or Senior Business Analyst within Financial Services.


• Strong experience supporting Back Office Operations, Fund Controllers, and Finance Operations.


• Has fund accounting domain literacy, hands-on exposure to at least one fund accounting/admin platform, exception management


• Experience building or enhancing corporate back-office platforms and operational systems.


• Demonstrated experience translating fund control requirements — NAV integrity, cash/position break resolution, and controller sign-off workflows — into product specs and acceptance criteria that satisfy audit and governance standards.


• Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.


• Proven ability to manage product roadmaps, planning, prioritization, and execution.


• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.


• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini) and understanding of where AI can improve operational workflows. Hands-on AI solution development is not required.


• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams and understand modern software delivery practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with platforms such as Geneva/SS&C, Eagle, Advent, Paxus, or similar fund accounting and operations systems.


• Experience working with fund administrators or investment operations teams.


• Experience with Agile product delivery.


• Exposure to workflow automation, cloud platforms, or modern enterprise applications.

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