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Senior Product Manager – Middle Back Office Technology Platforms

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Hedge Funds

Posted 2 days ago

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**Senior Product Manager – Middle Back Office Technology Platforms** Drive next-gen tech solutions for Middle & Back Office. Partner with stakeholders & lead product development. 7+ years in finance tech/product roles, strong domain knowledge required.

Compensation
$175,000 – $250,000 USD

Currency: $ (USD)

City
New York City
Country
United States

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        The D. E. Shaw group seeks two senior product managers to drive next-generation technology solutions for its Middle and Back Office Technology (MBOT) team. This team supports technology critical to firm functionsincluding asset servicing, trade account operations, tax, treasury, investor relations, marketing, and communicationsand works to make these platforms scalable as business units continue to grow. One role will primarily partner with Front and Middle Office stakeholders, and the other will focus on supporting the Communications teams. Each position offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven environment where technology shapes firmwide outcomes.

        What youll do day-to-day

        Depending on your background and interests, youll focus on one of two senior product manager roles:

         

        Front Office-Focused Role:

        • 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.

        Communications-Focused Role:

        • Partner closely with the Communications chief of staff and leadership team to define and build the departments technology strategy and roadmap from the ground up, identifying and prioritizing technology solutions that support brand and marketing initiatives across audiences and mediums. 
        • Act as a senior product lead and trusted advisor to business stakeholders, driving initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability across content, data, and distribution workflows. 
        • Translate business processes and problems into technical requirements and structured deliverables for engineering teams.
        • Lead the development of product roadmaps aligned to the departments technology vision, determining when to build in-house vs. leverage third-party solutions.
        • Evaluate, select, and onboard external tools (e.g., versatile content management systems), while driving the design and delivery of internal tools to support content creation and workflow management, including AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.   

        Who were looking for

        • A bachelors degree or higher, with 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 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.
        • Familiarity with investment management systems, regulatory workflows, databases, and relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) is a plus.
        • The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $250,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

        The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

        The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

        European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), California, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.

        The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term personal information is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass personal data, sensitive personal data, and personally identifiable information and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

        The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

        The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

        The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.

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        Senior Product Manager – Middle Back Office Technology Platforms

        Compensation

        $175,000 – $250,000 USD

        City: New York City

        Country: United States

        D.E. Shaw logo
        Hedge Funds

        2 days ago

        No clicks

        at D.E. Shaw

        ExperiencedNo visa sponsorship

        **Senior Product Manager – Middle Back Office Technology Platforms** Drive next-gen tech solutions for Middle & Back Office. Partner with stakeholders & lead product development. 7+ years in finance tech/product roles, strong domain knowledge required.

        Full Job Description

        Add job to your application bundle

        Job added to your application bundle

        Apply Now

        To apply for this job, please email your resume and the job title to recruitment-nyc@world.deshaw.com.

        Apply Now

          Original Submissions:

          Removing these jobs from your application bundle will withdraw your application from consideration towards this position.

            New Submissions:

              By visiting our website, you agree to our Online Privacy Statement and our Terms of Use, which include a class action waiver and an arbitration provision. Clicking Accept All means you consent to our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies, such as analytics cookies provided by third-party companies, which help us understand how our website is used. Clicking Decline All means you prevent us from using non-essential cookies or other similar tracking technologies on our website; however, we will continue to use essential cookies for the core functions of our website, including security.
              Accept All
              Decline All

              View all jobs

              The D. E. Shaw group seeks two senior product managers to drive next-generation technology solutions for its Middle and Back Office Technology (MBOT) team. This team supports technology critical to firm functionsincluding asset servicing, trade account operations, tax, treasury, investor relations, marketing, and communicationsand works to make these platforms scalable as business units continue to grow. One role will primarily partner with Front and Middle Office stakeholders, and the other will focus on supporting the Communications teams. Each position offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven environment where technology shapes firmwide outcomes.

              What youll do day-to-day

              Depending on your background and interests, youll focus on one of two senior product manager roles:

               

              Front Office-Focused Role:

              • 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.

              Communications-Focused Role:

              • Partner closely with the Communications chief of staff and leadership team to define and build the departments technology strategy and roadmap from the ground up, identifying and prioritizing technology solutions that support brand and marketing initiatives across audiences and mediums. 
              • Act as a senior product lead and trusted advisor to business stakeholders, driving initiatives that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability across content, data, and distribution workflows. 
              • Translate business processes and problems into technical requirements and structured deliverables for engineering teams.
              • Lead the development of product roadmaps aligned to the departments technology vision, determining when to build in-house vs. leverage third-party solutions.
              • Evaluate, select, and onboard external tools (e.g., versatile content management systems), while driving the design and delivery of internal tools to support content creation and workflow management, including AI-enabled capabilities where appropriate.   

              Who were looking for

              • A bachelors degree or higher, with 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 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.
              • Familiarity with investment management systems, regulatory workflows, databases, and relevant programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#) is a plus.
              • The expected annual base salary for this position is $175,000 to $250,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.

              The D. E. Shaw group is an equal opportunity employer.

              The applicable annual base salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background.

              European Union (EU), United Kingdom (UK), California, Hong Kong, Singapore, or Shanghai candidates should refer to the corresponding linked privacy notice.

              The D. E. Shaw group may collect, use, hold, transfer, and process candidates resumes and associated information (including personal information contained therein) for purposes reasonably related to their application, including without limitation: review and management of employment applications and supporting materials; administration and management of offers to and communication with candidates; and administration, management, and improvement of the recruiting operations of the D. E. Shaw group; and/or where reasonably required in connection with a proposed sale, spin-out, reorganization, or outsourcing of all or some of the business of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group will not use such information for purposes unrelated to the foregoing, such as direct marketing of third-party products to candidates, without candidate consent. As used herein, the term personal information is meant to broadly describe information identifying or relating to a specific individual; it is intended to encompass personal data, sensitive personal data, and personally identifiable information and similar terms, as those terms are defined by law in the jurisdictions in which the D. E. Shaw group operates.

              The D. E. Shaw group may transfer such personal information within and outside the country and jurisdiction of the locations where the D. E. Shaw group maintains offices, to other D. E. Shaw group affiliates, to government and regulatory authorities, and to third parties which provide or may provide support and/or services to the D. E. Shaw group and for the purposes set forth above. The persons who may have access to this personal information are other employees of the D. E. Shaw group, in connection with the performance of their duties of employment, and the other parties listed above, in connection with the business of the D. E. Shaw group. (Of course, candidates will be considered for employment opportunities only in those countries in which they express interest.)

              The D. E. Shaw group will use reasonable care to maintain the confidentiality of personal information (including appropriate technical measures against unauthorized or unlawful processing and against accidental loss or destruction of, or damage to, such information) and will retain such data as required by applicable law or regulation. Candidates have the right to request access to, and correction of, their personal information in accordance with applicable law; any such request should be submitted to recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com. Candidates who have submitted a resume to the D. E. Shaw group and do not wish to proceed with their applications should email cvwithdraw@deshaw.com. Personal information of candidates who have been the subject of background checks may have been transferred in accordance with applicable regulations, and any concerns with such transfers should be submitted to backgroundcheck-inquiries@deshaw.com.

              The D. E. Shaw group may retain candidates information for prospective recruiting activities, including sourcing candidates for employment opportunities and for organizing events with prospective candidates, in accordance with our internal data retention procedures. Candidates who do not agree to such future use should email recruiting-inquiries@deshaw.com.

              SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES

              No similar opportunities available at the moment.