Head of Product Management- Capital Markets; ED

Role Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Executive Director, Product Manager to lead the roadmap and delivery of trade capture and valuation platforms for our Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities (FICC) business. This role will establish and scale the new Product Owner department, define governance frameworks, and drive enterprise alignment to deliver competitive advantage, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across global markets.

• Set the product vision and multi-year strategy for trade capture and valuation platforms, aligning with trading, risk, and regulatory objectives.
• Build and lead the Product Management department, including hiring, mentoring, and establishing operating models and governance.
• Develop and own the portfolio roadmap, prioritizing initiatives that align with business needs.
• Champion modernization initiatives, including automation of trade workflows and scalable architecture adoption.
• Partner with stakeholders across trading desks, risk management, finance, and technology teams to ensure strategic alignment and adoption.
• Build strong relationships with FICC business leaders and enterprise partners to ensure alignment and adoption.
• Establish KPIs and success metrics to measure product performance, risk mitigation, and trader experience improvements.
• Apply Agile and SAFe principles to improve delivery efficiency and transparency across global teams.
• Own the regulatory roadmap (ECB, MiFID II, Dodd-Frank) and internal risk frameworks.
• Partner with compliance and risk teams to embed controls into product design and delivery.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and regulatory developments in trade capture, valuation methodologies, and risk analytics.
• Drive initiatives to enhance performance, reduce operational risk, and improve trader experience.
• Provide clear and timely updates on product launches, major releases, and performance outcomes to internal leadership and business stakeholders.
• Promote data-driven decision-making, benefit tracking, and continuous feedback loops across the product lifecycle.

• 10 years of experience in product management or ownership within investment banking or trading technology.
• Deep understanding of FICC products (Rates, Credit, FX, Commodities) and trade capture/valuation workflows.
• Deep expertise with trade booking systems, valuation engines, market data integration, and risk platforms.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies (SAFe experience preferred).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Technology, or related field; advanced degree preferred.