Executive recruitment company Monroe Consulting Group Philippines is recruiting on behalf of a worldwide leader in financial technology solutions and software, who delivers superior analytics, service, content, and technology. Our respected client is seeking an experienced Information Technology (IT) Professional for the job of Associate Product Manager (Research Solutions). The job is in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines.
About the Department
The Research Solutions is focused on innovating the foundation of the company's product offering. By marrying robust content, intuitive applications, and innovative technology, they defend and grow their footprint across several key user classes including investment banking, sell-side research, buy-side research, private equity, portfolio managers, traders, capital markets, investor relations, and media.
They will be a catalyst for both product improvement and maintenance, as well as have a meaningful voice in the company's strategic roadmap. The team's current roadmap includes many high profile, exciting projects, such as the integration of new add-ins within the Microsoft Office Suite of products and other platforms. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative yet self-directed difference maker.
Direct responsibilities include
- Oversee projects to develop and maintain our suite of productivity enhancing tools for users who rely heavily on the Microsoft Suite of products, specifically Office JS, as well as the company's content and analytics
- Be a primary liaison between our teams and teams on whom we depend
- Learn to develop using the Scrum/Agile framework
- Bring a meaningful voice and unique vision to product discussion
- Communicate effectively with sales and consulting to message our products
- Help choose and prioritize the projects we go after
Desired Skills/Background:
- A strong sense of support and service
- A keen understanding of our users and their workflows
- Commitment to the timely completion of tasks
- Comfortable interfacing with multiple teams and stakeholders (internal and external)
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong knowledge & understanding of the company's multiple lines of business
- Ability to make decisions independently
- An ability to recognize change and adapt accordingly
- Ability to manage complexity and build trust and credibility with senior leaders and key stakeholders
- Experience in agile development and JIRA is strongly preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree desirable, or equivalent work experience
- Strong understanding of client workflows
- Exceptional collaboration, organizational & communication skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to see the big picture
- 3-5 years' experience within a product development role with strong performance history (preferably working with data, content, or analytics) with FinTech Industry
