Product Owner, Connectivity

BHFT; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a proactive Product Owner to lead the development of cutting-edge connectivity trading solutions. In this pivotal role, you will shape the vision and roadmap for our gateway technical solutions, ensuring high-quality, value-driven product increments. You will manage the backlog, facilitate team communication, and engage with market representatives to enhance operational efficiency. Join a dynamic team where your expertise in trading and market connectivity will drive impactful changes in the financial sector. Embrace the opportunity to work remotely with flexible hours while collaborating with industry leaders.

Benefits

Health insurance

Sports activities

Training benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote work opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in trading with a focus on exchange connectivity.
• Strong understanding of algorithmic trading and financial markets.
• Experience managing teams as a Team Lead, Manager, or Product Owner.

Responsibilities

• Manage backlog, set priorities, and ensure timely delivery of product increments.
• Engage with exchange representatives to clarify operational questions.
• Continuously research market connectivity trends for optimization opportunities.

Skills

Trading expertise

Algorithmic trading knowledge

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Prioritization abilities

Tools

C programming language

Rust programming language

Agile methodologies

Job description

We are looking for a highly proactive Product Owner to drive the development of our connectivity trading solutions. As a Product Owner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the vision and roadmap for our suite of gateway technical solutions designed for internal users. You will be responsible for managing the backlog of features, facilitating communication between teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, value-driven product increments.

Responsibilities:

1. Understand how to best connect to the required market/exchange/broker.
2. Determine the optimal approach for trading; describe technical requirements and key implementation considerations to the development team.
3. Document requirements clearly for both traders and developers.
4. Manage your own backlog, set priorities, and decide what should be done quickly versus thoroughly.
5. Define observability and maintainability standards for developed integrations.
6. Continuously research market connectivity trends and look for optimization opportunities.
7. Participate in decisions regarding physical communication channels.
8. Engage with exchange/broker representatives to clarify operational questions and assist support teams with trading incidents.

Qualifications:

Trading & Market Expertise:

• 5 years of experience in trading, focusing on exchange connectivity.
• Strong understanding of algorithmic trading and financial markets.
• Proven experience with IT trading systems and market connectivity software development.
• Knowledge of classic exchanges such as ICE, CME, Eurex, Euronext.
• Familiarity with binary protocols (ITCH/OUCH, SBE).
• Knowledge of FIX protocol is a plus.
• Experience in production support with traders is advantageous.
• Awareness of US/EU and Asian regulations is a plus.

Leadership & Management:

• At least 3 years of experience managing teams as a Team Lead, Manager, or Product Owner.

Technical Skills & Methodologies:

• Knowledge of C or Rust programming languages.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Soft Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical mindset focused on delivering business value.
• Effective prioritization and multitasking abilities.

Language Proficiency:

• C1 level English proficiency.

Additional Information:

What we offer:

• Experience in a modern international tech company without bureaucracy.
• Collaboration with industry-leading professionals from top firms.
• Opportunities for professional growth and self-realization.
• Remote work from anywhere with a flexible schedule.
• Health insurance, sports activities, and training benefits.

Remote Work:

Yes

Employment Type:

Full-time