Associate Director , Product Analysis and Design

Job Description

Responsibilities: Product Manager will be the core focus of the job with certain elements of business analysis. Product Strategy & Vision: Define and communicate a clear product vision aligned with business goals. Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap based on market trends, client needs, and internal priorities Strategic Roadmap Planning : Translate business objectives into actionable plans, ensuring alignment across global teams and senior stakeholders Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with engineering, design, QA, and implementation teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. Serve as the voice of the customer throughout the product lifecycle. Client & Stakeholder Management : Act as a key point of contact for client engagements, especially in pre-sales, onboarding, and solutioning discussions. Communicate product updates, roadmap changes, and delivery timelines to internal and external stakeholders. Market & Competitive Analysis : Conduct research to understand industry trends, competitor products, and client pain points to inform product decisions. Data-driven Decision Making : Use analytics, client feedback, and usage metrics to drive feature prioritization and product improvements Lifecycle Management: Own the full product lifecycle for high-impact features or product areasfrom ideation through launch and post-release optimization. Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early and work with stakeholders to mitigate them effectively, ensuring delivery remains on track. Champion a product-led mindset across delivery and go-to-market functions. Keep up to date with new features and functionality enhancements in the applications being supported Partner with UI/UX designers to develop user experience artifacts such as wireframes, mock-ups, and site maps. Open to travel for work What Were Looking For: Education and experience Bachelors degree or higher in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 12+ years of relevant professional experience, preferably in Capital Markets, Post-Trade Automation, Custody, or Corporate Actions domains. Proven track record in product management roles, with hands-on experience in delivering scalable enterprise software solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proficiency in SQL, and ability to translate business needs into UI wireframes or working prototypes. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across global, cross-functional teams In-depth understanding of Agile software development methodologies and full project lifecycle. Enthusiasm for Agile process and new technologies and their potential to make an impact Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and leveraging emerging technologies to solve business problems. Prior customer-facing experience is highly desirable, with the ability to translate client needs into product solutions. Working knowledge of change management process would be preferred Personal impact Deep passion for driving meaningful outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving business environment Sound business and analytical skills Significant customer service focus High attention to detail without losing sight of the bigger picture Self-motivated, proactive work ethic Excellent interpersonal and communications skills Proven track record of working effectively in team-oriented, cross-functional environments