PRODUCT MANAGER – RISK MANAGEMENT Global Investment Firm

PRODUCT MANAGER RISK MANAGEMENT

Global Investment Firm

J Harlan Group is currently conducting a search for a PRODUCT MANAGER RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY at a prominent Global Investment Firm in NYC.

Technology is integral to virtually everything they do. Theyre seeking an exceptional PRODUCT MANAGER to join the RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY team. This individual will drive the design of user-centric products and processes to meet the firms evolving risk management technology needs. Primarily supporting the Risk group as well as various investment businesses across the firm this role involves collaborating with varied teams to deliver innovative data-driven products and streamline reporting and operational functions. The role offers the opportunity to be part of a collegial dynamic and engaging working environment.

Youll work with smart talented people across their business to create groundbreaking next-generation innovative trading financial analysis and AI products.

They will expect you to be agile / to lead / to think outside the return theyll give you challenging work that has an impact / Opportunities to learn and grow / and a collaborative culture that encourages every member of our team to bring their point of view to the tablebecause thats how we help our clients succeed.

Principal Responsibilities:

• As a Product Manager youll partner with risk analysts quantitative researchers and software developers to define and deliver projects that align with strategic goals.
• Youll understand business needs specify technical requirements scope open-ended projects and conceptualize effective solutions.
• Additionally youll prioritize product roadmaps and support existing applications while contributing significantly to various initiatives within the group and across the firm.

The ideal candidate would have a background

• Candidates should have a bachelors degree or higher with at least five years of relevant experience and evidence of progressive responsibilities throughout their career.
• Experience with product management and an interest in developing internal-facing software are required.
• Familiarity with risk management processes in financial institutions financial modeling and risk metrics is preferred.
• Experience in web-based portal development and programming languages such as Python is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills a dedicated customer service mentality and the ability to exercise discretion with intellectual property are essential.
• A willingness to dive into details the ability to collaborate effectively with teammates and stakeholders and a proven track record of managing complex projects from inception to completion are necessary.
• Individuals who can translate the needs of non-technical system users into technical requirements solve open-ended problems and understand how small details interrelate to impact the bigger picture (i.e. systems thinking) will excel in this role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills an aptitude for translating the needs of non-technical users into product requirements and the judgment to exercise a high level of discretion with confidential information.
• A willingness to take on challenging high-impact projects dive into details have a dedicated customer service mentality collaborate effectively with teammates and drive projects to completion.
• Strong desire to contribute and build a business not just solve novel problems.
• A knack for solving open-ended problems and seeing how small details interrelate to impact the bigger picture (i.e. systems thinking).

An individual who loves solving deep and complex technical and business problems and wants to have an outsized impact with the services/ products they deliver. An individual with a passion for product management a high level of intellectual curiosity a commitment to excellence and an unparalleled drive to deliver world-class services.

If you or anyone in your network would be interested in this opportunity please send resume to Jerry Goldberg at or directly contact us at

About the Client:

The firm is a prominent multinational investment management firm. The company manages a variety of investment funds that make extensive use of quantitative methods and proprietary computational technology to support fundamental research in the management of its investments.

They have a relentless focus on innovation and integration: innovation in new products markets and businesses as well as new tools models and technology management and performance structures; integration of fundamental research quantitative strategies and technical analysis all supported by an intensive focus on operational excellence and comprehensive risk management.

The talent and dedication of their people is critical to their success. They offer an opportunity for developing ones professional career while working with individuals trained in a variety of disciplines in a collegial and dynamic environment. They offer a broad range of competitive benefits on a global basis.

They seek candidates who are high-energy self-starters who want to join an investment management firm on the leading edge of the global markets. The management team needs individuals of the highest professional caliber who are leaders problem solvers analytic detail-oriented and entrepreneurial. Everyone at the firm works side-by-side with the firms senior management in a highly collaborative and charged environment.

Successful candidates are:

• Analytic and relentless in pursuit of the right answer
• Strong communicators who excel at rapid synthesis
• Able to demonstrate sound business judgment
• Able to digest complexity while maintaining an understanding of the big picture of business needs
• Team players who are energized by a collaborative enterprise
  

The firms employees maintain the highest professional and ethical standards. The firm has earned a reputation for honesty fair dealing and transparency in a competitive industry. They believe that these standards are the foundation for superior investment performance and are critical to delivering performance to clients

SALARY RANGE: The expected annual base salary for this position is $185000 to $230000. Their compensation and benefits package include variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus guaranteed in the first year of hire and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage 401(k) contribution matching wellness reimbursement family building benefits and a charitable gift match program.

Required Experience:

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