Product Manager, New York

ION Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Lab49, an award-winning finance tech specialist, seeks a dynamic Product Manager to lead transformative, cross-functional projects for flagship financial clients. You will drive innovation, shape roadmaps, and expand client relationships in a fast-paced agile environment.

Expect 3–4 days on-site with clients, heavy collaboration with UX and data teams, and a focus on delivering business value while growing Lab49/ION's footprint in wealth and asset management.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Product Management experience in senior roles.
• 5+ years in financial services with asset management knowledge.
• Experience managing full product lifecycle in complex environments.
• Proven consultative selling and long-term client relationships.
• Strong foundation in financial systems architecture and data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategy for complex financial services initiatives.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute roadmaps and priorities.
• Foster strategic client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Translate financial concepts into actionable product specifications with UX collaboration.
• Apply data-driven decision making and hypothesis-led development.
• Navigate complex client ecosystems to expand engagements.

Skills

Product Management

Finance domain knowledge

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Data analytics

Strategy

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Product management certifications

Job description

Lab49 is an award-winning specialist consultancy that creates bespoke technology in partnership with the most important companies in finance. We were founded in 2002 to bring Silicon Valley solutions to Wall Street’s door. Since then, we have worked on successive waves of technological change, including distributed computing, high-speed automation, enterprise UX and digital distribution (for which Lab49 was among the first significant practices established on Wall Street), DevOps, cloud and data science.

Today, we are an established partner in financial markets, having delivered hundreds of projects for clients including all the world’s Tier 1 investment banks and many of the largest buy-side firms globally.

Lab49 is seeking a dynamic Product Manager to spearhead transformative projects across the Financial Services sector for our elite clients. In this pivotal role, you’ll drive innovation, deliver high-impact solutions in a cross-functional agile environment, and play a key role in expanding our client relationships and identifying new business opportunities. Your ability to balance product excellence with strategic business growth will be crucial to our continued success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and execute product strategy for complex financial services initiatives, aligning roadmaps and features with business objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams through roadmap execution while maintaining clear communication of priorities and mobilizing around shared outcomes
• Foster strategic relationships with clients to understand needs, gather feedback, and identify growth opportunities, including upselling and cross-selling
• Translate intricate financial concepts into actionable product specifications and user-centered solutions in collaboration with UX
• Apply data-driven decision making and hypothesis-led development to continuously improve product success, delivery, and client satisfaction
• Navigate complex client ecosystems, building long-term partnerships and identifying opportunities to expand engagements

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of Product Management experience, including senior product roles leading complex initiatives
• 5+ years’ experience in financial services with strong understanding of market trends, personas, and workflows, and the asset management industry
• Proven ability to manage full product lifecycle from discovery through delivery in complex environments
• Demonstrated success in consultative selling approaches and building long-term client relationships
• Strong technical foundation in financial systems architecture and data analytics
• Exceptional leadership skills with ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels, and align product direction with strategic goals
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field with preferred product management certifications

Domain Expertise:

• We work across various financial services domains. For this role, understanding of the asset management industry including investment vehicles, portfolio management processes, investment workflows and key technology platforms serving institutional investors is preferred.

Workplace Expectations:

At Lab49, we prioritize close collaboration — with each other and with our clients. For this role, we expect a presence of at least 3–4 days per week on‑site with clients.

We believe that consistent in-person engagement helps build strong partnerships, drives better outcomes, and accelerates growth and innovation.

$170,000 - $210,000 a year

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role andlevel.

Why Lab49:

Join a team of experts pushing the boundaries of Financial Services products. At Lab49, you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting‑edge projects, collaborate with industry leaders, and accelerate your career growth in a dynamic environment. More importantly, you’ll play a crucial role in building and nurturing strong, long‑lasting relationships with high‑profile clients, identifying new business opportunities, and expanding our service offerings within the wealth management sector.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker who can balance client needs, market trends, and technological innovations to deliver exceptional solutions. Your ability to foster relationships and uncover new business opportunities is critical to this role and our continued success.

Lab49/ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

Lab49/ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.