We are currently seeking a full-time permanent Product Manager, Quantitative Applications to join our Technology team.
As a Product Manager, Quantitative Applications, you will serve as the primary link between business stakeholders, including portfolio managers, quants, risk managers, researchers, and senior leaders, and the development team. You will manage product roadmaps, gather and analyze requirements, and lead the development of front-office applications that support every stage of the portfolio management workflow, from trading and structuring to hedging, rebalancing, and funding. Reporting directly to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management, your work will focus on delivering innovative ways to capture and visualize market insights using internal and external data, ensuring these tools integrate seamlessly with portfolio managers’ workflows to enhance decision-making and productivity.
The duties and responsibilities of the Product Manager, Quantitative Applications include but are not limited to:
Product Analysis, Design & Ownership:
Establish a knowledge base of how the front office portfolio management application works, the intended purpose of each major feature and the use cases they fulfill and how it contributes to the overall success of the product and then to the company’s portfolio management business. Use your knowledge base to make design & UX decisions, guide our product’s future development from concepts to implementation, then to release.
Gather, document, and validate business requirements by engaging directly with portfolio managers, researchers, risk management, and even C-suite officers.
Monitor system performance, usage analytics, and user feedback to reinforce your product knowledge base, identify opportunities, design ideas, and gaps.
Own the product strategy and define success metrics to measure impact and drive continuous improvement.
Share release plans, project objectives, progress updates, and system changes with clarity and transparency. Address and resolve issues proactively to minimize friction among team members during complex projects. Development Leadership & Agile Practice:
Lead the day-to-day development projects, conduct sprint planning, craft project objectives with stakeholder inputs. Ensures the alignment between high-level goals on the product and the day-to-day development effort.
Partner with engineers and architects, provide clear and decisive product & design inputs, while lean on their technical knowledge to make decisions and ensure the quality of the product.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Computer Science, or a related field. MBA or Master’s degree is considered an asset.
Prior exposure to capital markets is an asset but not a prerequisite; strong product and technical experience are the key selection criteria.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in product management, design, or engineering within FinTech or technology-driven organizations, including at least one (1) year in a senior capacity making critical product decisions.
Strong understanding of software development principles and lifecycles; prior software engineering experience is considered an asset.
Knowledge of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles and best practices.
Experience working with Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, Confluence, or Notion.
Knowledge of data ingestion, transformation, and visualization frameworks (e.g., Kafka, PowerBI/Tableau, DataDog/Grafana, D3/Plotly) is considered an asset.
Programming knowledge in C#, Python, RestAPI, TypeScript, or modern front-end frameworks (Angular/React) is considered an asset.
Familiarity with fixed income products and front-office portfolio management lifecycles is preferred.
Technical Knowledge – Brings strong understanding of modern software development lifecycles, data visualization, large-scale data processing, and familiarity with fixed income products and portfolio management workflows.
Communication – Communicates clearly and confidently with technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment across teams and throughout the product lifecycle.
Problem-Solving – Applies structured thinking and creativity to translate complex business challenges into practical, high-impact technical solutions.
Attention to Detail – Maintains precision in documenting requirements, monitoring system performance, and reviewing deliverables to ensure quality and usability.
Leadership – Provides direction and guidance to engineering teams, fostering collaboration while driving the timely delivery of high-quality solutions. This role includes leadership of a small cross-functional team of developers and analysts, providing mentorship and performance guidance.
Adaptability – Navigates shifting priorities and multiple concurrent projects with a structured and proactive approach.
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Artificial Intelligence may be used as part of this recruitment initiative
Exceptional single and family benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance plus additional Health Care Spending and Wellness credits.
Employee and Family Assistance Program to support mental well-being and extends to all family members in your household.
Opportunities for professional and personal growth through:
Learning and development opportunities
Community outreach opportunities organized through our volunteer-led Allyship and Social committees.
We believe in the power of diversity of thought, and we aspire to have an inclusive workplace that mirrors the fabric of our community. We strongly encourage applications regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. With over 120 employees and approximately $20 billion under management for a broad investor base of institutions and private clients, we proudly remain privately owned by employees who invest alongside our clients.