CoinDesk · 11 hours ago
Director, Product Management - Clearing
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$230K/yr - $255K/yr
10+ years expCoinDesk is the most trusted media, events, indices and data company for the global crypto economy. As the Director of Product Management, you will own the strategic roadmap and execution for launching Bullish's US derivatives business, leading a product team and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
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Responsibilities
Define the end-to-end product strategy for the US market, ensuring alignment with Bullish’s global vision while meeting the specific commercial and regulatory needs of US institutional investors
Hire, mentor, and lead a high-performing product team to execute the US roadmap
Partner closely with Legal, Compliance, and Executive Leadership to navigate the CFTC application and approval process, ensuring product definitions align with FCM, DCM, and DCO license requirements
Oversee the full lifecycle of US derivative products—from initial concept and regulatory approval to launch, liquidity acquisition, and maturity
Lead collaboration across Engineering, Quantitative Research, Risk, Operations, and Sales to ensure the platform is 'market-ready', including robust clearing workflows, margin methodologies, and reporting infrastructures
Define product success metrics, adjusting strategy based on data-driven insights and market feedback
Serve as the 'face of the product', representing Bullish in conversations with regulators, key institutional clients, and strategic partners
Support and champion Product Management best practices, ensuring rigorous documentation, agile delivery, and seamless integration with global product processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of product management or relevant leadership experience in financial services, with a specific focus on derivatives trading and market structure
Demonstrated success in launching new exchanges, clearinghouses, or complex financial products from scratch within a regulated US environment
Deep understanding of CFTC regulations and the operational nuances of running an FCM, DCM and DCO
Exceptional track record of managing and developing product teams, with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional stakeholders
Strong ability to engage with engineering teams on complex topics such as matching engine logic, API design and risk engine architecture
Executive-level communication skills, capable of distilling complex regulatory and technical challenges into clear strategic recommendations for the C-Suite and Board
Comfortable being the “face of a product”
Comfortable working in a dynamic organization where priorities can change frequently
Experience working in a distributed organization
Preferred
You have experience launching a new product or business within the US regulated derivatives space (e.g., helping stand up a new exchange or clearinghouse)
In depth knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets, and how they interact with traditional regulatory frameworks
You bring a problem solving mindset to the table at all times! No problem is too big
Passion for the digital asset industry, a proactive approach to learning, and a keen interest in staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments
Benefits
Discretionary annual target bonus
Performance incentives/benefits
Company
CoinDesk
CoinDesk provides news and analysis on the trends, changes, technologies, companies, and people in the Bitcoin and digital currency world.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-11-20Acquired
2013-01-01Angel
Leadership Team
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