Alpaca
Lead Product Manager - Brokerage
Job Summary
Alpaca is seeking a Lead Product Manager to define and drive brokerage product initiatives, manage existing product portfolios, and collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineering, analytics, and design. The role involves owning product requirements, devising strategies based on ROI and market analysis, and improving operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in product management or engineering, a background in brokerage or FinTech, and strong communication and analytical skills. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a home-office setup stipend, and stock options, with a focus on building innovative financial services.
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Your Role:
Our brokerage product team at Alpaca is looking for a Lead Product Manager to define and drive new product initiatives and manage a portfolio of existing products. In this role you will ideate and deliver brokerage features while closely collaborating with engineering, analytics, design, partnerships and many other cross-functional teams across Alpaca.
Things You Get To Do:
- Own brokerage products
- Write product requirements and work with engineers to execute programs
- Drive brokerage product strategy by analyzing ROI, market competition, and build-vs-buy scenarios
- Improve the brokerage operation efficiency by providing solutions and owning the metrics
- Contribute to the product roadmap and product strategy
- Lead customer calls around brokerage process and product issues to gain insights and reduce them to products
- Participate in calls with external regulators to drive the product strategy and execution
- Report timely and accurately on product status and results to internal and external stakeholders
- Ad hoc duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are (Must-Haves):
- Excited about what Alpaca is building
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, and/or starting a startup
- Demonstrated interest in Brokerage and FinTech
- Experience analyzing data using SQL and a relevant BI tool
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal and collaboration skills
- Business acumen to understand tradeoffs between stakeholders and technology feasibility with time and budget constraints
Who You Might Be (Nice-to-Haves):
- Experience and background working on and developing Brokerage products is a plus
- Technical background working with APIs
How We Take Care of You:
- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card
Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Alpaca
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