Product Owner, Derivative Path
Risk
$190-225k
+ Equity + Annual bonus
Unified capital markets platform
Be an early applicant
Unified capital markets platform
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$190-225k
+ Equity + Annual bonus
101-200 employees
Company mission
To democratize access to capital markets products and technologies for all market participants.
Role
Who you are
- 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
- 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
- Prior experience in a front office/middle office role is a plus
What the job involves
- 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
- 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
Our take
Derivative trading often proves unattainable for many organizations due to barriers like limited access, complex compliance regulations, and intricate hedge accounting procedures. Derivative Path effectively addresses these challenges through its capital markets platform.
A key strength of Derivative Path lies in the collective expertise of its team, comprising seasoned professionals with backgrounds in private equity and venture capital from reputable institutions like Wells Fargo and Barclays. Leveraging this hands-on experience, the company adeptly meets the needs of financial institutions and trading firms. Providing institutions with a more efficient avenue for accessing capital markets, earning the company an impressive client roster that includes Simmons Bank and United Community Bank.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of capital markets technology, companies like AlphaSense vie for prominence. However, Derivative Path distinguishes itself by its dedicated focus on derivatives and an array of tools, differentiating itself from other trading fintechs primarily centred on data analysis.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (1 round)
Jun 2020
$35m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $35m
Company benefits
- Competitive bonus, base salary, and equity compensation
- 40 hours of sick time
- 18 days of PTO
- Hybrid work environment within the US
- Paid parental leave
- 401K matching at 3%
- Competitive health benefits including HSA and FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability
Company HQ
Walnut Creek, CA
Leadership
Pradeep Bhatia
(Co-Founder & CEO)Started as an Investment Banking Associate at US Bank, before joining Societe Generale as VP of Leveraged Finance. Was Head of Bank Coverage at Wells Fargo.
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