Product Management, VP 2, Middle Office

About the role

The Chares River Development Middle Office team is seeking a Senior Product Manager to join our dynamic product development team. This role will focus on trade management and investment accounting products, working closely with clients and development teams to enhance the user experience and product features.

Responsibilities

• Apply detailed knowledge of business requirements and workflows to assist in product development
• Research and produce business and technical requirement documents
• Work directly with customers and product management team to gather product requirements and develop feature specifications
• Participate in all aspects of the software product life cycle
• Partner with development to help develop, implement, and refine features
• Plan and schedule validation tasks; provide hands-on manual tests; develop verification plans and processes
• Provide feedback on product performance
• Review documentation to ensure accurate and complete documentation
• Provide client beta testing support and train personnel on capabilities of new product releases
• Aid with the management of project schedules and deliverables
• Aid implementation and support to resolve escalated client issues
• Actively participate in the Agile software development process by adhering to the CRD Scrum Methodology including attending all daily standups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Participate in group testing activities as needed

Requirements

• 12+ years of software development lifecycle experience, particularly Agile methodologies
• Strong experience with middle office investment management and investment accounting functions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills
• Advanced writing skills, including the ability to abstract/summarize highly detailed information
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to reconcile conflicting data
• Strong technical background
• Demonstrated planning and scheduling skills
• Curiosity and interest in financial markets and trading
• Ability to translate business requirements into comprehensive functional and technical product specification documents
• Knowledgeable in one or more CRD functional financial areas is strongly desired

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or study of Business with an MIS background
• MS/MBA degree strongly preferred

Benefits

At State Street, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• Paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
• Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

Pay

$110,000 - $207,500 Annual

Schedule

Full-time

State Street

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are core values.