Product Manager I

tastytrade•Chicago, IL

3h•$115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Product Team manages the portfolio of features and enhancements that power tastytrade, guiding each initiative from initial concept through discovery, build, deployment, and continuous improvement. As a Product Manager I, you'll own end-to-end development of product features for our trading platform, balancing user needs with business goals while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver value. You'll develop 3-6 month roadmaps aligned with strategic vision and work closely with engineering, design, compliance, and business stakeholders to bring products to life.

Requirements

2-4 years of product management experience with a track record of successful feature or product delivery that drove measurable business outcomes
Fintech or financial services product experience preferred - familiarity with trading platforms, brokerage operations, payments, account management, or financial markets technology is a strong plus. Understanding of regulatory requirements in financial services is valuable.
Strong technical foundation - comfortable defining NFR requirements, partnering with engineering teams on implementation, and creating functional prototypes.
Commercial sensibility - able to create business cases with ROI projections, develop pricing models and monetization strategies, and track key financial metrics tied to product performance. You balance customer needs with business sustainability and growth objectives.
Effective communicator and collaborator - you tailor messaging and presentation style to diverse stakeholder groups, foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, and manage relationship conflicts through diplomatic negotiation and win-win solutions.
Analytical and strategic mindset - you align product decisions with company strategy and measurable business outcomes, conduct user research and competitive analysis, and establish measurement frameworks to track success.
Passion for empowering individual traders and improving the trading experience through thoughtful product development

Responsibilities

Own product features from conception to launch: Lead feature development through the complete lifecycle, creating detailed product requirements, developing business cases with ROI projections, and establishing success metrics through OKRs and KPIs that cascade from business objectives.
Drive data-driven product decisions: Leverage analytics and user research to identify growth opportunities and optimize feature performance. Conduct user research and market analysis to inform strategic decisions, delivering comprehensive impact analyses with quantifiable business metrics.
Navigate regulatory and technical complexity: Partner with legal, compliance, operational, and business teams throughout the product lifecycle, balancing regulatory requirements with optimal user experiences. Define comprehensive non-functional requirements (NFR) around performance, security, and reliability while partnering with engineering teams on implementation.
Manage stakeholder relationships: Communicate complex product concepts in accessible, compelling language tailored to diverse stakeholder groups. Provide timely, transparent updates on product progress and roadblocks while making priority decisions that balance competing stakeholder needs with business objectives.
Prototype and experiment: Develop rapid prototypes to test concepts and gather feedback before full implementation. Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to product challenges and lead discovery efforts to identify user needs and pain points.
Leverage modern tools and technologies: Utilize AI and other tools for market analysis, competitive research, and product optimization. Master advanced PM methods including prototyping, A/B testing, advanced analytics, and roadmapping platforms.

Benefits

Performance Bonuses
Stock Purchase Options
401k Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)
10 Paid Sick Days
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
Wellness & Mental Health Programs
Charitable Donation Matching
Two Paid Volunteer Days Off
Daily catered lunch when in the office
Full kitchen with snacks and beverages
In-building gym
Shuttle to/from Metra