Product Manager (Capital Markets)

Forsyth Barnes; New York, San Francisco (NY, CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FinTech sector is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to lead the strategy and development of innovative Risk Solutions tailored for Private Equity and Corporate clients. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape product direction and contribute to a rapidly growing firm that values innovation and collaboration. With a focus on market trends and client needs, you will drive product development from ideation to launch, ensuring alignment across teams. Join a forward-thinking organization that provides autonomy and an equity stake, making a significant impact in the capital markets space.

Benefits

Stock Options

Benefits

Equity Stake

Qualifications

• 10+ years in product management within financial services or fintech.
• Strong understanding of capital markets and derivatives-based products.

Responsibilities

• Define product strategy and roadmap for Risk Solutions product line.
• Collaborate with engineering to prioritize features enhancing product value.

Skills

Product Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Market Analysis

Financial Risk Management

Client Engagement

Tools

Product Management Tools

Job description

Title: Product Manager (Capital Markets)

Salary: $175K-$200K + Bonus + Stock Options + Benefits

Industry: FinTech / Capital Markets
Location: San Francisco Bay Area OR New York City (Hybrid)

Contact: [e-mail]

Summary:

Our client is a rapidly growing, private equity-backed firm specializing in cutting-edge financial technology solutions for leading financial institutions. Their platform seamlessly integrates risk management, derivatives execution, and comprehensive support services to deliver exceptional value to their clients.

As Product Manager (Capital Markets), you'll lead the product strategy, roadmap, and feature development for the company's Risk Solutions product, tailored for PE & Corporate clients. This role offers significant strategic impact, requiring strong leadership, deep client understanding, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in development, marketing and client success.

Why Join?
This organization is in an exciting growth phase, offering a unique opportunity with an equity stake and a high level of autonomy. With a culture that fosters innovation and collaboration, you'll have the chance to significantly shape the product direction and contribute to the firm's ongoing success. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a fast-growing team in the capital markets space and to help shape its future trajectory.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Define the product strategy and roadmap for the Risk Solutions product line, ensuring it aligns with market needs and delivers value to Private Equity and Corporate clients.
2. Continuously assess market trends & customer needs to inform product direction and ensure ongoing market relevance.
3. Work closely with engineering to clearly define requirements and prioritize features that enhance the product's value proposition.
4. Maintain communication with stakeholders across the business, ensuring alignment on product vision, development progress and outcomes.
5. Collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to shape the product's market positioning, go-to-market strategy and pricing approach.
6. Act as the subject matter expert for the product in client discussions, gathering feedback to shape future enhancements.

Essential Requirements:

1. 10+ years of experience in product management within financial services or fintech.
2. Strong understanding of capital markets, financial risk management, or derivatives-based products.
3. Experience with Private Equity fund management and corporate client needs is highly desirable.
4. Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to influence both technical and business teams.
5. A track record of driving product development across the full lifecycle, from ideation to market launch.
6. Results-oriented with a focus on driving revenue, market penetration, and customer success.

Desirable Experience:

1. Background in derivatives pricing, treasury management systems, or financial risk products.
2. Experience working in high-growth fintech environments, supporting enterprise sales cycles and product launches.
3. Familiarity with modern product management methodologies and tools.