FalconX · 7 hours ago
Product Manager - Head of Spot Trading Platform
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$166K/yr - $224K/yr
4+ years expFalconX is a pioneering team committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. As a Product Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of the Spot Crypto and FX Trading platform, ensuring a robust and high-performance solution for institutional customers.
CryptocurrencyFinancial ExchangesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Drive quarterly investment in latency and reliability improvements to the core trading stack, directly impacting throughput, reduced slippage, and increased fill rates
Lead the development of new platform features, including advanced order types/algos (e.g., Stop Loss, Icebergs), enhancing FIX infrastructure to support scale, and updating core spreading logic to allow for dynamic skewing
Enhance the liquidity provider program by building internal tools to track and report status and gaps
Drive the roadmap for developing sophisticated hedging and smart order routing models
Be responsible for writing Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) for technical improvements across the infrastructure and application layers
Provide general day-to-day management support during US hours, including tracking and reporting for proactive issue identification, resolution, and supporting revenue teams in technical conversations
Create testing frameworks and test cases for individual product releases and build tools to track and report trading data and success metrics for these releases
Qualification
Required
Minimum 4+ years of progressive experience in Technical Product Management or Technical Program Management within a fast-paced electronic trading environment
2+ years of experience in API Development, with a proven track record in technical product management focused on API design and management
Must have 2+ years of experience in brokerage, market-making, or institutional trading, ideally with exposure to foreign exchange (FX) or Crypto or payment solutions
Deep expertise in building and managing high-performance trading infrastructure
Proficient in collaborating closely with cross-functional stakeholders—Sales, Engineering, Partnerships, Operations, and Compliance—to capture all technical requirements and drive successful product launches
Entrepreneurial mindset, thriving in a high-speed, 24/7 digital asset environment
Possess a bold product vision and the technical skills to transform that vision into a clear, decisive product strategy and roadmap
Strong team orientation and a willingness to operate in the weeds of technical detail
Track record of end-to-end technical ownership and delivering complex, high-impact results
Preferred
Direct experience building/managing active trading systems or algorithmic hedging strategies
Prior experience in the digital assets industry is a significant advantage
Previous experience as an early/founding team member at a growth-stage startup
Possession of an MBA, FRM, or CFA certification would be advantageous
Benefits
Performance linked bonus
Equity
Competitive benefits package
Company
FalconX
FalconX is a digital assets prime brokerage providing trading, financing, and custody services.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$477MKey Investors
Cantor FitzgeraldAmex VenturesAccel
2025-05-27Debt Financing
2022-06-22Series D· $150M
2021-08-10Series C· $210M
Leadership Team
Raghu Yarlagadda
Co-founder & CEO
Austin Reid
Global Head of Revenue & Business
Recent News
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