Product Owner, Risk

Derivative Path•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Product Owner, you will be responsible for elaborating the product roadmap and backlog, driving the delivery of high-quality features and functionality that delight users, empower the sales team, and fuel revenue growth. You will define and champion new products and enhancements across our OTC derivatives risk analytics platform, working hands-on with cross-functional teams to bring compelling, market-differentiated solutions to life. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role demands a proactive, execution-focused individual who thrives in a fast-paced fintech environment. You will partner closely with engineering to ensure system performance meets our service level objectives, translate complex business and user needs into clear functional requirements, and keep stakeholders aligned on progress, timelines, and dependencies. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in OTC derivative including how they are priced, traded, and risk-managed and knows how to translate that knowledge into product experiences that resonate with clients and drive commercial outcomes.

Requirements

7+ years of product management experience in financial technology, with a demonstrated track record of owning and delivering complex products end-to-end
Deep understanding of OTC derivatives including interest rate derivatives, commodity derivatives, credit derivatives, FX derivatives, and related instruments and how they are traded, valued, and risk-managed
Hands-on experience with risk analytics platforms or trading/risk systems used by banks, asset managers, or broker-dealers
Proven ability to write clear, concise user stories and functional requirements that development teams can execute with confidence
Strong project management skills with experience managing stakeholder expectations, timelines, and dependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Collaborative, client-focused mindset with the ability to translate complex domain knowledge into intuitive product experiences
Entrepreneurial drive with a bias toward action, ownership, and continuous improvement

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a front office/middle office role is a plus

Responsibilities

Own and actively manage the product backlog, ensuring all items are clearly defined with concise functional requirements that accurately capture the intended user experience and business value
Lead end-to-end delivery of product initiatives from requirements gathering and prioritization through development, QA, launch, and post-release optimization
Collaborate tightly with engineering to define acceptance criteria, resolve blockers, and ensure delivered functionality performs in alignment with service level objectives
Define and elaborate new product concepts and enhancements that address client pain points, open new market opportunities, and strengthen the platform's competitive position
Develop and maintain clear project plans, communicating progress, target dates, and risks to stakeholders in a timely and transparent manner
Identify, track, and proactively manage cross-functional dependencies to ensure delivery commitments are met
Engage directly with clients, sales, and internal stakeholders to gather feedback, validate solutions, and surface unmet needs
Support the sales cycle by demonstrating platform capabilities, articulating product value, and identifying points of friction that inhibit conversion or expansion
Define and monitor product performance metrics, using data to inform roadmap prioritization and continuous improvement

Benefits

Base salary, equity, and annual bonus as part of the compensation package
40 hours of sick leave
18 days of PTO
Paid parental leave
401K contribution at 3%
Competitive health benefits including HSA & FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability

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