OVERVIEW:
The D. E. Shaw group seeks a product manager to join its Financial Operations Technology team and assist with the development and implementation of systems and processes. This team manages the technology that streamlines the finance and operational support functions, primarily focused on asset servicing and trade account operations, as well as tax, treasury, and compliance processes. The role offers the opportunity to be part of an inclusive, dynamic, and engaging working environment.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
You’ll work closely with business users, software developers, and quality engineers to conceptualize and develop solutions that improve our security master, trade booking, accounting, treasury, tax, compliance, and management reporting processes . You’ll be responsible for understanding business needs, specifying technical requirements, prioritizing product roadmaps, and supporting existing applications. You’ll have ample opportunities to partner closely with global leaders on our information technology and Finance and Operations teams.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:
- A bachelor s degree or higher, along with at least seven years of relevant work experience, is required.
- Experience with investment management is a significant plus.
- A willingness to take initiative and dive into details is critical, as is the ability to manage projects to completion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, an aptitude for translating the needs of non-technical systems users into technical requirements, and the judgment to exercise a high level of discretion with confidential information are also essential.
- Applicants with a knack for solving open-ended problems and seeing how small details interrelate to impact the bigger picture (i.e., systems thinking) will excel in this role.
- The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $225,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes 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, 401k contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.
