Product Manager Public APIs

We are seeking a Product Manager to lead our Public API integration product. The ideal candidate possesses exceptional communication skills, can translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences, and excels at collaborating with cross-functional teams. They are tech-savvy, highly organized, and have a proven track record of building and executing detailed roadmaps in fast-paced environments.Why this role is important to usYou will join our market leading global firm playing a key role in building a cutting-edge, end-to-end investment management platform that serves the global financial community. Your contributions will directly shape the future of our public API strategy, enabling seamless integration across front, middle, and back-office systems.What you will be responsible forManage the product roadmap for APIs and key integrations across the organizationDrive innovation and expansion of the firm’s Public API offerings, ensuring solutions align with market trends and client needs.Expand and innovate our Public API offeringsGather and prioritize customer, market and internal requirementsProduce and oversee high quality API and data domain documentationCollaborate with engineering, architecture, and client-facing teams to define detailed product specifications and guide delivery efforts.Define product specifications and lead engineering teamsAnalyze competitor offerings and trendsRepresent the Platform Product team across the organization and externally with clients and vendorsEnsure API performance, scalability, and security best practices are embedded throughout the API lifecycle.Proven experience in leading product management, business analysis, and software engineering teams to deliver high-impact solutions.Strong technical background with experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture, particularly in designing and scaling API services.Deep understanding of API standards such as Open API and REST, as well as experience with webhooks, ETL processes, and real-time data integration.Experience with API management platforms (e.g., Apigee, Kong) and API security best practices, including OAuth, rate limiting, and encryption.Experience integrating APIs into CI/CD pipelines, with an understanding of DevOps tools and principles (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes).Expertise in monitoring, scaling, and optimizing API performance, including latency reduction and throughput optimization.Experience in managing data integration, including knowledge of data formats (JSON, XML) and data consistency models in distributed systems.Proven experience working within Agile development frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban), leading sprints, and using tools like Jira or Trello.Familiarity with API analytics and monitoring tools (e.g., Postman, Swagger, Datadog) to track performance, usage, and error rates.Experience in user-centric API design and improving developer experience, including creating well-documented and user-friendly API portals.Proven leadership in cross-functional team settings, fostering collaboration between engineering, product, and external stakeholders.Knowledge of regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, PSD2) and compliance considerations for API development in financial services.Experience managing via influenceExperience in Financial Services is preferredMinimum 5+ years managing software development projects#LI-DB1