tastytrade · 3 weeks ago
Director of Product
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$195K/yr - $235K/yrtastytrade is a fintech company focused on democratizing trading and empowering individual investors. As the Director of Product, you will oversee multiple product lines, establish scalable delivery frameworks, and lead a team in shaping the future of retail brokerage and trading technology.
FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Lead strategic product portfolio: Oversee multiple product lines with direct accountability for the impact of the 18-24 month strategic roadmap which you’ll jointly develop with our business leadership. Establish commercial frameworks that align product strategy with company financial objectives while creating new business models and revenue streams with measurable market impact
Drive organizational transformation: Establish scalable delivery frameworks, KPI dashboards, and governance structures for predictability and efficiency. Lead the organization through complex product transformations while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across teams. Pioneer adoption of agent-augmented product development lifecycle workflows
Deliver significant business outcomes: Create measurement systems that track how product initiatives impact company goals, using clear metrics and KPIs that everyone can understand. Build compelling business cases with financial projections to secure executive buy-in for major investments. Make data-driven decisions about which products to prioritize, expand, or sunset based on their contribution to revenue and strategic objectives
Build high-performing teams: Develop future product leaders through comprehensive coaching programs and stretch assignments. Establish organizational standards for PM methods and tools while creating knowledge sharing frameworks that disseminate product expertise across the entire organization
Master stakeholder relationships: Communicate product vision to diverse stakeholders from engineers to C-suite executives in ways that inspire action and alignment. Oversee strategic vendor management and partnership development while establishing frameworks for portfolio-level priority decisions across competing initiatives
Qualification
Required
Demonstrable product management experience with proven ability to lead product organizations, make decisions grounded in commercial sensibility, and drive significant business outcomes through new business models and revenue streams
Deep expertise in consumer-facing fintech or an adjacent regulated industry (e.g. insurance, gaming). Experience in retail trading, brokerage operations, or financial markets technology is a significant advantage – comprehensive understanding of trading platform capabilities, market microstructure, order execution, market data, and regulatory requirements including FINRA and SEC compliance frameworks
Strong technical and commercial leadership – ability to establish NFR standards across product lines, inform architecture decisions balancing innovation with business objectives, and develop sophisticated financial models with ROI projections
Mastery of strategic product methods – expert in establishing measurement frameworks, OKRs/KPIs, advanced analytics, and leveraging AI and emerging technologies to create competitive advantages while maintaining operational excellence
Exceptional executive communication – ability to translate complex technical concepts into compelling business narratives, navigate high-stakes organizational discussions, and build strategic partnerships with external vendors and partners
Proven team builder and change agent – track record of developing high-performing product organizations, mentoring product managers, and leading organizations through complex transformations
Passion for empowering individual traders and democratizing access to financial markets through innovative trading technology and exceptional user experiences
Benefits
Performance Bonuses
Stock Purchase Options
401k Plan
Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)
10 Paid Sick Days
Gym Membership Reimbursement
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
Wellness & Mental Health Programs
Charitable Donation Matching
Two Paid Volunteer Days Off
Daily catered lunch when in the office
Full kitchen with snacks and beverages
In-building gym
Shuttle to/from Metra
Company
tastytrade
Trade options, stock, and futures at one of the premiere brokerage firms in the industry.
Founded in 2017
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (1)
2021 (3)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-21Acquired
2020-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Scott Sheridan
CEO
C
Christopher Ingebrigtsen
Chief Technology Officer
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