Product Manager, Portfolio Management Platforms (Asset Management)

Sapient Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Work-life balance flexibility

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Publicis Sapient is seeking a Senior Product Manager for Financial Services in Boston. You will define the product vision, create the strategy, and drive the roadmap for digital FS products, collaborating with engineering, design, and business stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions.

You will lead cross-functional, agile teams, conduct market research and user insights, and prioritize features with business value, ensuring successful integration with existing systems.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with portfolio management platforms and capital markets.
• Proven track record engaging senior stakeholders for requirements and roadmap alignment.
• Deep domain expertise in financial markets (Equity & Fixed Income) and trading lifecycle.
• Experience translating business needs into delivered product outcomes with engineering teams.
• Experience managing UAT cycles and investor sign-off.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for FS digital products.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation to delivery and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, design and business teams on roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis and customer insights.
• Prioritize features based on business value, customer impact, and feasibility.
• Define and track KPIs to measure success and drive improvements.
• Work with stakeholders to integrate products into existing systems.
• Advocate for user-centric design and data-driven decisions.
• Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment with timely delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging tech to drive improvements.

Tools

Charles River

Aladdin

Simcorp

Job description

As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products that drive business impact. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.

Senior Product Manager- Financial Services

As a Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for defining and executing the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital products that drive business impact. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, and business stakeholders, to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer experiences and business outcomes.

Your Impact

• Define and own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer needs.
• Lead end-to-end product lifecycle management, from ideation and discovery to delivery and optimization.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, and business teams to develop and execute product roadmaps.
• Conduct market research, competitive analysis, and customer insights to drive product innovation.
• Prioritize features and initiatives based on business value, customer impact, and technical feasibility.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and iterate on improvements.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of products into existing systems and processes.
• Advocate for user-centric design and data-driven decision-making to enhance product experiences.
• Lead cross-functional teams in an agile environment, ensuring timely and high-quality product delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience

• 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.
• 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.

Set Yourself Apart With

• Experience in digital transformation initiatives and enterprise product management.
• Knowledge of AI, machine learning, and automation in product development.
• Certifications in Product Management (e.g., CSPO, Pragmatic Institute, or similar).
• Experience in customer experience (CX) strategy and omnichannel product development.
• Strong understanding of cloud-based solutions and SaaS product management.

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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