Product Manager (Asset Management)

Sapient Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Learning & development

Competitive compensation

Work-life balance

Health benefits

Paid leave & holidays

Wellness program

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Product Manager to lead vision, strategy, and roadmaps for digital products in Asset Management engagements. You will bridge business and technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable outcomes in trading and post-trade workflows.

You will own backlogs, drive 10-12 week program increments, and mentor junior analysts while building strong client relationships and delivering value across asset management workflows.

Qualifications

• Asset Management domain knowledge including Portfolio Management, Trading, Confirmation & Settlement, and Regulatory/Client Reporting.
• Fixed Income knowledge.
• Understanding of order and trade lifecycle (pre-trade, execution, post-trade).
• Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence) and Agile methodology.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across business and technology functions.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence senior stakeholders.
• Knowledge of industry platforms/tools: BlackRock Aladdin and/or CRD; Bloomberg.

Responsibilities

• Partner with client stakeholders, strategists, experience leads, and architects to frame business goals and define value-driven product strategies.
• Develop product vision, strategy, and roadmap grounded in client objectives and market trends, with a focus on asset management workflows, trading, and post-trade functions.
• Serve as the voice of the customer across cross-functional teams, ensuring product decisions are aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Translate product vision into a clear, prioritized backlog of features balancing short-term impact with long-term strategic goals.
• Facilitate ideation workshops, define solution hypotheses, and validate concepts through client research, journey mapping, and testing.
• Build business cases, present to senior executives, and influence prioritization to maximize business value and client outcomes.
• Lead delivery teams using Agile and Lean practices, driving consistent value delivery in 10-12 week program increments.
• Establish trusting client relationships and serve as a thought leader by bringing market knowledge in Asset Management - Fixed Income, and trading platforms.
• Mentor and guide product analysts and junior team members to elevate product management practices.

Skills

Asset Management knowledge

Fixed Income knowledge

Order and trade lifecycle

JIRA & Confluence

Agile methodology

Stakeholder communication

Trading platforms knowledge

Bloomberg

BlackRock Aladdin

Charles River Development (CRD)

SQL

Python

CFA/FRM/SAFe

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Bloomberg Terminal

BlackRock Aladdin

Charles River CRD

Job description

Job Description

As a Product Manager at Publicis Sapient, you will act as a trusted advisor to clients, leading the vision, strategy, roadmap, and prioritization for digital products within major Digital Business Transformation (DBT) engagements. You will work at the intersection of business and technology, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver measurable business outcomes in the Asset Management domain.

This role requires deep domain knowledge in Asset Management, a strong grasp of financial products (preferably Fixed Income), and a working knowledge of the order and trade lifecycle. You will be instrumental in shaping product propositions that provide transformative client outcomes and operational efficiency.

Your Impact

• Partner with client stakeholders, strategists, experience leads, and architects to frame business goals and define value-driven product strategies.


• Develop product vision, strategy, and roadmap grounded in client objectives and market trends, with a focus on asset management workflows, trading, and post-trade functions.


• Serve as the voice of the customer across cross-functional teams, ensuring product decisions are aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.


• Translate product vision into a clear, prioritized backlog of features balancing short-term impact with long-term strategic goals.


• Facilitate ideation workshops, define solution hypotheses, and validate concepts through client research, journey mapping, and testing.


• Build business cases, present to senior executives, and influence prioritization to maximize business value and client outcomes.


• Lead delivery teams using Agile and Lean practices, driving consistent value delivery in 10-12 week program increments.


• Establish trusting client relationships and serve as a thought leader by bringing market knowledge in Asset Management - Fixed Income, and trading platforms.


• Mentor and guide product analysts and junior team members to elevate product management practices.

Your Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in Asset Management, with knowledge across Portfolio Management, Trading, Confirmation & Settlement, and Regulatory/Client Reporting.


• Solid understanding of financial products, preferably Fixed Income.


• Good knowledge of the order and trade lifecycle, including pre-trade, execution, and post-trade workflows.


• Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Confluence) and Agile methodology.


• Ability to work independently as a self-starter, while collaborating effectively as a team player across business and technology functions.


• Strong communication and presentation skills to influence and engage senior stakeholders.


• Knowledge of industry platforms/tools is highly desirable:
  
  
  
  • BlackRock Aladdin and/or Charles River Development (CRD)
  
  
  • Bloomberg
  
  
  
  

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience working in Fixed Income product strategy and technology.


• Hands-on knowledge of trading platforms and investment management systems.


• Proficiency in SQL; exposure to Python.


• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, SAFe Product Owner/Product Manager, or Agile Product Management.


• Proven track record of driving measurable product outcomes in complex financial services environments.

Additional Information

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.


• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.


• Competitive compensation and benefits package.


• Flexibility to support work-life balance.


• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.


• Generous paid leave and holidays.


• Wellness program and employee assistance.

Pay Range: $140,000-$180,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work.

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