D. E. Shaw · Hedge fund · New York · Mid-level · $175k
Apply now →Applications go to D. E. Shaw's own site.
The D. E. Shaw group seeks a product manager to join its Macro group. The Macro team leverages advanced technology and close collaboration between traders and developers to identify market opportunities across asset classes and construct optimal portfolios for the firm’s investors. This role will help define and deliver internal products that support trading, position management, and operational workflows, with the opportunity to develop the business and technical context needed to shape product vision, roadmap, and strategy over time.
Responsibilities:
Partner with traders, developers, and cross-functional technology teams in our New York and India offices to understand user needs and deliver internal trading and position management tools.
Conduct discovery, scope projects, and translate business needs into clear product and technical requirements.
Help execute the product roadmap by prioritizing work, tracking progress, and driving projects through development, rollout, and iteration.
Participate in technical discussions around design decisions and system architecture to ensure solutions are robust and aligned with business objectives.
Work with distributed development teams to provide product context and support effective delivery.
Gather user feedback and identify opportunities to improve existing workflows and tools.
Who We're Looking For:
A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline, and up to five years of experience in product management, software development, technical project management, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
An aptitude for translating user needs into structured requirements, balancing competing priorities, and driving projects to completion.
Sound judgment, attention to detail, and a willingness to dive into complex business and technical workflows.
Comfort discussing technical concepts, design decisions, and system architecture.
Experience working with distributed teams is a plus, as is familiarity with financial systems, trading workflows, or generative AI technologies.
The expected annual base salary for this position is $150,000 to $200,000. Our compensation and benefits package includes variable compensation in the form of a year-end bonus, guaranteed in the first year of hire, and benefits including medical and prescription drug coverage, 401(k) contribution matching, wellness reimbursement, family building benefits, and a charitable gift match program.