Product Manager, Indices

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About the Role

This is a fully remote role, we will consider applicants based throughout the world.  We will consider applicants at all seniority levels.

As part of the expansion of the business we are seeking a Product Manager, Indices who will be responsible for ensuring that the firm’s products are administered and developed to the highest standards. This will involve working closely with the firm’s management, research and technology development functions. This role would allow the successful candidate to work in the heart of an integral part of the wider cryptocurrency ecosystem and drive data standards for the integration of cryptocurrency into the investment portfolios of institutions, corporations and individuals.

The successful candidate needs to have experience in quantitative finance or a related field. This role is highly analytical and quantitative in nature. The role also requires a strong commercial acumen from experience at a start-up or other risk-taking endeavors. 

The successful candidate should thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, process-driven environment and be able to adapt and adjust plans on-the-fly. The position requires interaction with a wide variety of internal stakeholders at various levels of the organization. Candidates must possess the ability and willingness to balance consumer needs with business priorities and articulate the rationale behind decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Quantitatively analyse digital asset markets including cryptos, NFTs, yield, etc.
  • Develop new index products including design, testing, and evaluation
  • Manage the firm’s existing product suite with focus on robust and reliable processes
  • Enhance existing products and grow out the CFB IP stack to include different reference data sources, including on-chain blockchain data
  • Maintain and develop Index Metric Analysis
  • Collaborate with the firm’s technology development team to specify the build of new technology tools and infrastructure to facilitate product management and development
  • Ensure accurate documentation of methodologies and processes required to support new products
  • Design and implement audit processes to ensure adherence to policies

    • Requirements

  • Education (PhD or MSc or BS) from a top tier educational institution in a highly quantitative subject (Maths, Stats, Physics, Computer Science etc)
  • 5-10 years working experience as a Product Manager or as a Structuring or Quantitative Analyst at a top tier asset management or banking institution.
  • Strong numeracy skills and applied knowledge of statistics and econometrics 
  • Strong written and graphical communication including an ability to articulate mathematical concepts 
  • Ability to work with and analyse large data sets
  • Understanding and practical experience in financial products and structured products
  • Understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology a plus
  • Experience gained within an index provider or asset management firm a plus
  • Good working knowledge of data software - EXCEL, SQL, Python, Jupyter Notebooks
    • Location Tagging: #EU #US #LI-Remote #LI-DP1

    We’re powered by people from around the world with their own unique and diverse experiences. We value all Krakenites and their talents, contributions, and perspectives, regardless of their background. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgable about crypto!

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