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Senior Product Manager, Options

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Wealthsimple

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    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Business, Operations & Strategy
    Product
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AI generated summary

  • You have 5+ years in product management, a shipping mentality, strong analytical and communication skills, and a passion for personal finance. Experience in startups and cross-functional leadership is essential.
  • You will lead product development and strategy, collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage project phases, establish performance metrics, engage with customers, and foster team culture.

Requirements

  • 5+ year track record of building and shipping products that customers love and produce business impact
  • Demonstrated ability to own a complete product or large parts of an offering and lead large, complex, cross-functional projects
  • Curiosity and a thirst for learning. You dig deep into any problem you encounter until you’ve cracked the nut on what’s really important.
  • A shipping mentality. We don't believe in spending forever analyzing and debating. The best way to validate something is to ship it — so let's ship it, learn, and iterate
  • Enough technical know-how to talk with engineers about architecture and technical considerations that impact a product, and a desire to learn what you don’t know to help drive decision-making
  • Analytical skills to pull your own data, analyze it, and draw meaningful insights from it.
  • Experience gathering and synthesizing qualitative and quantitative inputs to inform prioritization decisions
  • Discerning taste for what constitutes a great product experience
  • Proven ability to turn complex problems into simple experiences
  • Strong understanding of how design, product and engineering can work together to ship high quality experiences quickly and at scale
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and project direction to internal teams and stakeholders
  • Ability to work independently, biasing towards action to drive projects forward
  • Experience working at a high-growth startup or as an entrepreneur
  • A deep interest and passion for personal finance and how we might build simpler, more accessible services for everyone

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the planning, development, and launch of new product experiences that continuously raise the bar on quality, performance, and ambition
  • Set the product vision and strategy, partnering with Engineering, Design, Data Science, and others
  • Lead the planning, development, and launch of projects
  • Break down complex, behind-the-scenes projects into discrete phases that deliver value to clients and the business incrementally
  • Establish and own a variety of metrics related to performance and client outcomes
  • Help elevate the Product Management practice at Wealthsimple and create an inclusive and supportive team culture
  • Talk directly to customers to uncover problems, identify unmet needs, and validate potential solutions

FAQs

What is the primary mission of Wealthsimple?

Wealthsimple's mission is to help everyone achieve financial freedom by reimagining the way people manage their money, making financial services transparent and low-cost.

What products does the Self Directed Investing team focus on?

The Self Directed Investing team focuses on options, equities, and margin trading.

How many users does Wealthsimple currently have?

Wealthsimple has over 3 million users.

What is the expected experience level for the Senior Product Manager, Options position?

The expected experience level is 5+ years of building and shipping products that customers love and that have a business impact.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include the ability to lead complex projects, analytical skills for data analysis, effective communication, and a discerning taste for product experience.

Is there an emphasis on customer feedback in this role?

Yes, talking directly to customers to uncover problems and validate potential solutions is a key part of the role.

What benefits are offered to employees at Wealthsimple?

Benefits include a competitive salary, top-tier health benefits, retirement savings matching, vacation days, wellness budgets, and a 90-day international work program.

Is there a company culture that promotes diversity?

Yes, Wealthsimple strongly encourages applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and is committed to building products for a diverse world.

What type of work environment does Wealthsimple provide?

Wealthsimple provides a remote-first work environment with a hybrid approach and over 1,000 employees scattered across North America.

What are the opportunities for professional development at Wealthsimple?

Employees can receive up to $1,500 per year towards wellness and professional development budgets.