OptionMetrics is a dynamic fintech company based in New York, NY, focused on transforming the options trading space through innovative technology and deep financial expertise. The company is seeking an experienced Product Manager to lead the strategic development of their retail options trading applications, overseeing the full product lifecycle and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Responsibilities:
- Define and execute the product roadmap for our retail options trading applications
- Develop a clear product vision aligned with company goals, user needs, and market opportunities
- Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify growth opportunities and product enhancements
- Drive product positioning, go-to-market strategies, and long-term product direction
- Own all functional and technical features of the platform
- Prioritize product improvements based on user feedback, business impact, and technical feasibility
- Collaborate with engineering teams to define requirements and technical specifications
- Ensure seamless integration of new features within the platform’s architecture
- Partner with executives, engineering, design, marketing, and customer success teams to align product initiatives
- Present product updates, roadmap progress, and strategic recommendations to leadership
- Support sales and marketing teams with product messaging and positioning
- Develop and optimize product and pricing policies
- Analyze pricing models and recommend improvements
- Establish governance frameworks and best practices for product management
- Monitor key product performance metrics and KPIs
- Champion a user-centric approach to design and development
- Gather and analyze user feedback through multiple channels
- Conduct user research and usability testing to inform product decisions
- Stay up to date on options trading trends, regulatory changes, and market dynamics
Requirements:
- 5+ years of product management experience, preferably in fintech or financial services
- 3+ years working with options trading platforms or financial markets technology
- Proven success in launching and scaling digital products
- Experience collaborating with engineering teams on complex technical products
- Strong understanding of options trading mechanics, strategies, and market structure
- Familiarity with financial data feeds, real-time pricing systems, and trading infrastructure
- Experience with web technologies, APIs, and modern software development practices
- Proficiency in tools such as Jira, Confluence, and analytics platforms
- Data-driven approach with expertise in A/B testing, user analytics, and conversion optimization
- Ability to balance technical constraints with business priorities
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
- Experience with options market making, institutional trading, or retail brokerage environments
- Background in UX/UI principles and user research methodologies