Product Manager

About the role

This role involves leading a multi-year initiative within investment banking, focusing on creating and improving digital products that support intricate financial operations, regulatory demands, and client-facing functionalities. You will serve as the primary link between stakeholders and delivery teams, ensuring that business requirements are clearly defined and aligned with technical limitations, timelines, and strategic goals. The project requires navigating a complex landscape of web applications and API services, with an emphasis on scalability and quality.

The position operates in a fast-paced, Agile setting, demanding strong ownership of the product backlog and continuous prioritization among various initiatives. Success in this role means applying a data-driven approach to product enhancements, working closely with stakeholders at all organizational levels to understand real-world process realities, and ensuring that delivered solutions provide measurable business value. This requires critical thinking and the ability to balance innovative ideas with practical delivery constraints in a highly regulated environment.

Key responsibilities include planning, executing, and delivering projects on time and within budget, defining objectives, and managing resources. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, keep stakeholders informed, and address risks to maintain project momentum. Ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and conducting evaluations to capture lessons learned are also crucial. The role requires aligning project outcomes with organizational objectives while promoting collaboration and efficiency.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $29,250 to $45,000 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Artificial Intelligence: Knowledge of AI is preferred for developing financial products.
• Financial Products: Understanding financial products, particularly KYC, is preferred for this investment banking role.
• Agile methodology: Experience with Agile methodology is essential for managing the product backlog and working in a fast-paced environment.
• Microsoft Office: Strong skills in Microsoft software, including Office and Copilot, are required for daily tasks.

Who this role suits

• A person who can bridge communication gaps between diverse stakeholders and technical teams.
• Someone adept at managing complex project backlogs and prioritizing competing initiatives.
• An individual who thrives in a fast-paced, regulated environment and can adapt to changing priorities.
• A professional with strong analytical skills who uses data to drive product improvement.

From the employer

• Planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Define objectives, create detailed plans, and manage resources to ensure smooth execution.
• Act as the central point of communication, coordinating cross-functional teams and keeping stakeholders informed of progress.
• Address risks and resolve issues to keep the project on track.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and conduct evaluations to identify lessons learned.
• Align project outcomes with organizational objectives while fostering collaboration and efficiency.

• 10 years plus experience working across multiple teams and functions to ensure alignment.
• Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Financial Products (preferable KYC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and synthesizing skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience in managing complex projects' backlog.
• Understanding of the Agile methodology and software development lifecycle.
• Ability to interpret a set of requirements to develop robust solution.
• Critical thinking.
• Strong Microsoft software skills (Office, co-pilot).
• Proven ability to manage and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Pro-active attitude.