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KOR · 3 weeks ago

Director, Product Development (North America)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $210K/yr

10+ years exp

KOR is a growing company focused on innovating B2B trade servicing through cloud technology. They are seeking a Director of Product Development to lead regulatory compliance efforts and drive product strategy in the derivatives market.

FinanceFinancial ServicesInformation Technology

Responsibilities

Serve as the ultimate owner and senior subject matter expert for regulatory intelligence and change management for a designated set services

Lead the strategic monitoring and interpretation of the global derivatives regulatory landscape, focusing on key regulators such as the CFTC, SEC, ESMA (EMIR), UK FCA (MiFID II), Canadian regulators, ASIC, and MAS

Own and govern the end-to-end software development lifecycle for your product area

Drive engagement with senior leaders across Technology, Operations, Legal, and Compliance

Lead the translation of complex regulatory text into clear, actionable business and functional requirements

Establish and maintain a robust governance framework for regulatory change within your product area

Provide guidance, mentorship, and development to junior members of the product development team

Qualification

Regulatory expertiseProduct developmentStakeholder managementData analysisSQLBusiness requirements gatheringProgram managementCommunication skillsMentorshipProblem-solving

Required

A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Business, or a related field

A minimum of 10+ years of experience in the financial services industry, with significant experience at a large sell-side investment bank

Deep subject matter expertise in major global derivatives regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II/MiFIR, and rules from Canadian, Australian, and Singaporean regulators)

Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional regulatory change or compliance programs

Demonstrated experience in gathering and writing business requirements and overseeing technology implementation programs in a financial services context

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proficiency in leveraging data analysis tools to inform strategic decisions

Strong understanding of relational databases and the ability to use SQL for complex data investigation and validation

Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with proven experience influencing and advising senior business leaders