The D. E. Shaw Group · 2 weeks ago
Senior Product Manager – Middle Office Technology
The D. E. Shaw Group is seeking two senior product managers for its Middle Office Technology team. The roles involve collaborating with various stakeholders to drive technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support legal and external communications initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Partner closely with investment professionals, traders, and operations teams to define, prioritize, and launch technology solutions supporting trade lifecycle management, securities reference data, trade booking, corporate actions, and controls
Act as a senior product lead and trusted advisor to Front and Middle Office stakeholders, driving initiatives that boost operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
Translate complex business needs into clear technical deliverables for software developers and QA engineers
Collaborate with Legal team to assess, design, and deliver technology solutions that modernize legal operations across functional areas (e.g., trading agreements, investment products, intellectual property, transactional deal support, and other areas). This includes conducting build-vs-buy analyses, implementing document and knowledge management systems, developing AI- and metadata-enabled tools for drafting and research, and creating scalable infrastructure where little or no technology currently exists
Collaborate with External Communications team to identify, prioritize, and implement technology solutions that support brand and marketing initiatives across audiences and mediums. This may include implementing versatile content management systems, streamlining technology-driven content creation and workflow management, and developing AI-enabled tools
Lead requirements gathering and prioritization across stakeholder groups, develop and maintain product roadmaps, and proactively identify opportunities for workflow automation, data integrity improvements, and operational resilience
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or higher is required
At least seven years of relevant product or technology management experience in investment management, trading operations, or financial technology
Deep understanding of securities lifecycle management, front and middle office workflows, trade processing, and reference data systems
Experience with legal, regulatory, or communications systems is a plus
Experience working with software development teams to design and deliver complex technical solutions in a fast-paced financial environment
Keen analytical, organization, and prioritization skills
Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional initiatives from inception to completion
Impressive verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to collaborate with and influence partners across investment, legal, and technology domains
High degree of professional integrity and discretion when handling sensitive business and client information
Skilled at proactively identifying and addressing complex, ambiguous problems with attention to detail and a service mindset
Preferred
Familiarity with investment management systems, regulatory workflows, databases, and relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#)
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug coverage
401(k) contribution matching
Wellness reimbursement
Family building benefits
Charitable gift match program
Company
The D. E. Shaw Group
The D. E. Shaw group is trusted by investors across the world to manage their assets by seeking the optimal balance of risk and reward.
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Funding
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