Technical Product Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Product Manager to lead the development of a cutting-edge quantitative portfolio risk platform from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to build a greenfield system that will be instrumental in our firm's risk management and investment decision-making processes. As the Product Manager, you will be the driving force behind the platform's vision, strategy, and execution, working closely with a team of talented engineers, quant developers, and risk management professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Vision and Strategy: Define and champion the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for the quantitative portfolio risk platform, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall risk management goals and investment strategies.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate effectively with key stakeholders across the firm, including portfolio managers, risk managers, quant researchers, engineers, and senior management, to understand their needs and manage their expectations.
• Product Design & Development: Lead the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation and requirements gathering to design, development, testing, and launch. Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical specifications and user stories for the development team.
• Technical Acumen: Possess a strong technical understanding of quantitative risk models, data architectures, and software development methodologies. Contribute to technical design decisions and evaluate trade-offs, ensuring the platform is scalable, performant, and meets the evolving needs of users.
• Prioritization & Execution: Prioritize and manage the product backlog, balancing long-term strategic enhancements with tactical enhancements required by the business. Ensure timely delivery of features and functionality while maintaining a high level of quality.
• Communication & Collaboration: Facilitate communication and collaboration between technical and non-technical teams. Effectively communicate product updates, roadblocks, and successes to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Platform Adoption: Drive the adoption of the platform across the firm. Develop training materials, conduct user onboarding sessions, and provide ongoing support to ensure users can effectively leverage the platform's capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management, ideally within the financial services industry.
• Proven track record of successfully building and launching complex analytics platforms, preferably in the risk management domain.
• Deep understanding of quantitative risk models, including but not limited to VaR, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in a quantitative field.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Fidelity’s hybrid working model blends the best of both onsite and offsite work experiences. Working onsite is important for our business strategy and our culture. We also value the benefits that working offsite offers associates. Most hybrid roles require associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office.