Managing Director – Head of Product Management, Fixed Income, Equities and Compliance Technology

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Manages performance of team through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional products and engagement, motivation and development of team.
• Defines scope and objectives for software development team goals.
• Reviews the configuration, customization, diagnosis and enhancements of the operating systems software.
• Communicates and implements the strategic direction of the operation.
• Approves the development and implementation of new products, processes and operational plans.
• Provides the highest level of advice and recommendations to maximize the outcomes of development investments.
• Interviews candidates for open roles within the team and provides recommendations throughout hiring process.
• Collaborate with IT partners to devise capacity plan and ensure appropriate infrastructure for the end to end system delivery.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Qualifications

• Financial Markets Knowledge Comprehensive understanding of fixed income and equity market structures, derivatives, trading protocols, and settlement processes. Experience with multi-asset trading platforms and familiarity with regulatory frameworks including MiFID II, Reg NMS, and best execution requirements.
• Technical Expertise Deep understanding of front office research platforms, portfolio management applications, and electronic trading systems. Proven experience with order management systems, execution algorithms, and real-time market data platforms. Strong background in system integration, API development, and cloud-based financial technology solutions.

Required Experience

• 8+ yrs of product management experience in financial services technology
• Fixed income domain expertise - comprehensive knowledge of fixed income markets, instruments (including derivatives), and full trade lifecycle. Familiar with security & risk analytics and bond mathematics.
• Bloomberg Platform Proficiency - prior hands-on experience with Bloomberg platforms including Bloomberg Terminal with deep knowledge of fixed income functions, ALLQ, AIM for portfolio construction and monitoring, compliance, PORT, OMS/EMSX. Understand Bloomberg's data models, APIs, and integration capabilities.
• Portfolio Management & Trading Workflow Knowledge - extensive experience working directly with Fixed Income Portfolio Managers and Traders, understanding their daily workflows, decision-making processes, and technology needs. Articulating those requirements to technology teams.

Preferred Experience

• System administration in Charles River Investment Management System including implementation, configuration, and ongoing operational management.
• Experience with CRIMS core Modules, including Compliance Manager, Manager Workbench, Trade Order Management, Position Blotter functionality and comprehensive system admin capabilities.
• Equity Market proficiency.
• Prior experience in middle office operations.

Related Skills

Agile Methodology, Continuous Integration and Deployment, Data Analysis, Debugging, DevOps, Enterprise Application Integration, Operating Systems Management, Problem Solving, Programming, Software Development, Software Development Life Cycle, Web Application Development