The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than $65 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a significant presence in the world's capital markets, investing in a wide range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and developing economies.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, analytical, and resourceful Product Manager to join our Investment Services Technology team, based in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, or Gurugram. This team handles technology for finance and operations, such as post-trade activities, portfolio and fund accounting, hedge fund taxation, and investor relations. The role offers an inclusive and dynamic environment. We aim to improve our technology for better efficiency and scalability. The ideal candidate should understand financial markets and hedge fund operations and have experience in product management and process optimization. Knowledge of hedge fund taxation will be an advantage.
WHAT YOU'LL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
You will work closely with business users, software developers, product managers, and technology leadership teams to conceptualize and develop solutions to improve middle - and back-office systems. You will understand business needs, define technical requirements, prioritize product roadmaps, support current applications, and align product goals and priorities with leadership, business users, and development teams. Additionally, you will have opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across financial operations, Arcesium, and technology teams. You will also gather customer feedback to refine the product and prioritize features based on impact and feasibility. Furthermore, you will have ample opportunities to partner closely with global leaders across our Information Technology, Finance and Operations teams.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold-
Basic qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or an MBA, with 8+ years of experience in product management, preferably within financial services and asset management environments
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical and financial concepts clearly to diverse audiences and senior stakeholders
- Excellent analytical, data-driven decision-making and structured problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail and proficiency in data analysis tools to identify root causes, evaluate trade-offs, drive practical solutions and inform product strategy and prioritization
- A proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, translating non-technical business needs into clear product and technical requirements in fast-paced environments
- Experience negotiating and balancing competing stakeholder priorities, building consensus, and maintaining a good customer-service-oriented mindset
- Hands-on experience working within Agile methodologies, with a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and modern technology delivery practices
- A proven track record of owning and managing technology products end-to-end, from discovery and roadmap definition through delivery and ongoing optimization
- Sound knowledge of financial instruments, markets, trading systems, and the operational workflows that support them
- Experience driving workflow automation and process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency, scalability, and operational controls
Preferred qualifications:
- Exposure to the investment management or fund accounting domain
- Deep familiarity with middle- and back-office processes within hedge funds or asset management firms, including trade settlement, reconciliation, portfolio and fund accounting, taxation, and investor reporting
Interested candidates can apply through our website: https://www.deshawindia.com/recruit/jobs/Ads/Link/PMTaxTechJan26
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The Firm offers excellent benefits, a casual, collegial working environment, and an attractive compensation package. For further information about our recruitment process, including how applicant data will be processed, please visit https://www.deshawindia.com/careers
Members of the D. E. Shaw group do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of sex, race, colour, caste, creed, religion, pregnancy, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.
