Director of Product, Forge

• 7-10 years of product management experience in a client-facing role, most of it attributed to building & launching financial market data products such as indices, derived data, pricing data, and reference data
• In-depth understanding of market data and the investment lifecycle across diverse financial asset classes
• Demonstrated experience in conceptualizing and developing financial data-oriented products through APIs and feeds
• Demonstrated experience in multi-platform integration with external partners
• Technology fluency in data platforms and solid experience working closely with data researchers, operations to develop products & tools
• Superior communication skills, the ability to drive cross-functional delivery and interact effectively with senior leadership and clients
• Demonstrated experience with Agile development, and modern product management practices, approaches and tools across engineering and design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business Administration, or Economics

Desirable

• Forge Global, a pioneer in delivering data intelligence solutions for private markets, is searching for a new Data Product Director
• We're seeking an experienced professional with a background in building & growing financial market data products with a deep modern product skillset and a drive to execute
• This role is pivotal in advancing our strategic mission of fostering transparency in private markets, expanding our product offering, and supporting the creation of an industry leading trading market place
• Define and communicate a clear vision and roadmap for data-driven products, aligned with business goals and customer needs
• Develop a strategy that leverages data insights to drive product enhancements, new data content and analytics
• Oversee the entire product lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, for data-focused products, ensuring successful implementation and impact measurement
• Prioritize the product backlog, balancing short-term and long-term goals while maintaining flexibility for strategic shifts
• Define key performance indicators (KPIs) and success metrics for data products, and regularly report on performance and impact
• Collaborate closely with data research, operations, engineering, design, and business teams for product ideation, development, testing, and iteration based on client feedback, company vision, and strategic objectives
• Partner with data research in developing index products, derived data & analytics, and investment solutions, including rolling out and refining methodology, tools, and technology for index construction, rebalancing, and distribution
• Partner with the tech and data operations team to ensure the production of high-quality datasets and efficient implementation of the data lifecycle, from ingestion to distribution
• Work with Marketing and GTM teams on product marketing deliverables including collateral development and marketing campaigns
• Conduct thorough due diligence on external vendors to enhance data product offerings
• Lead and manage local and offshore product management team members as a player-coach