ABOUT:

Kurtosys is a financial technology company that enables asset managers to construct and distribute critical sales, marketing, and client reporting materials via document or digital formats (websites and portals). Founded in 2002, Kurtosys operates across four global offices. The Kurtosys team has a deep understanding of working at a global scale with data, information design, industry regulations, and compliance issues. We work with some of the world's largest financial brands, including banks, wealth managers, mutual fund providers, and alternative investments.

The opportunityWe are seeking two passionate and experienced Senior Product Managers to lead and inspire a team of Product Managers and Analysts. This is a critical leadership role within the Product organization, responsible for driving the success of either our Reporting & Digital Solutions or the Kurtosys Base Platform.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership & strategy:

• Lead and Mentor: Lead, mentor, and coach a team of Product Managers and Analysts, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and customer-centricity.
• Strategic Vision: Define and champion a clear product vision and strategy for your assigned area (Reporting & Digital OR Base Platform), aligned with the overall business objectives and customer needs.
• Product Roadmap: Develop and maintain a prioritized product roadmap, incorporating input from stakeholders, market research, and competitive analysis.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Foster strong relationships and collaboration with engineering, design, sales, marketing, and client services teams to ensure successful product development and launch.

Product management excellence:

• Oversee Product Lifecycle: Oversee the end-to-end product lifecycle for all products within your assigned area, from ideation to launch and iteration.
• Drive Execution: Ensure timely delivery of high-quality products that meet customer needs, address market demands, and achieve business objectives.
• Customer Focus: Champion a customer-centric approach to product development, ensuring products are designed to solve real user problems and deliver exceptional experiences.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Promote a data-driven culture within the team, using data and analytics to inform product decisions, track performance, and measure success.
• Agile & Lean Practices: Champion Agile and Lean methodologies, ensuring the team effectively utilizes these frameworks for efficient product development.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES BY AREA:

Lead Product Manager - Reporting & Digital Solutions:

• Deep understanding of the asset management industry and the specific needs and challenges related to reporting, client communications, and digital engagement.
• Expertise in reporting solutions, including document production, automation, distribution, and the use of InDesign and MS Office for report creation.
• Knowledge of digital solutions, including website and portal development, content management, user experience design, and digital marketing for financial services.
• Focus on driving revenue growth and market share for Kurtosys' Reporting and Digital products.

Lead Product Manager – Kurtosys Base Platform:

• Strong technical understanding of software development methodologies, platform architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in platform features, including data integration, data processing, content management, user access control, security, and compliance.
• Focus on ensuring the platform is scalable, secure, and provides a robust foundation for all Kurtosys products.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering teams and make informed decisions about technical trade-offs.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Leadership & management: Proven ability to lead, manage, and mentor a team of product professionals.
• Strategic thinking: Strong strategic thinking and planning skills with the ability to define a product vision and translate it into actionable roadmaps.
• Communication & collaboration: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders.
• Customer focus: Passion for understanding customer needs and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Product management expertise: Deep understanding of product management methodologies and best practices, including Agile development, user research, and product lifecycle management.
• Data analysis & decision-making: Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform product decisions and measure product success.
• Technical proficiency: Familiarity with software development methodologies and technologies relevant to web applications, data visualization tools, and cloud infrastructure.

BENEFITS:

• Hybrid Working
  
• No Dress Code
• Open Culture
• Flexible Work Hours
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Generous Leave Policy
• Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
• Access To Learning Platforms
• Working With Experts Across The Globe

Final thoughtsAt Kurtosys, a global SaaS FinTech, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of client engagement in the financial services industry. We empower the world's most prestigious firms to build stronger relationships through our cutting-edge platform. We value innovation, initiative, and collaboration, and we're committed to the growth of our team members.

Get in touch to learn more.