Posted on: 20 August 2025
ID 943796

Product Manager

About Kurtosys:
Kurtosys empowers asset and wealth managers with a leading data and content publication platform. Founded in 2002, we operate across four global offices with a deep understanding of working at scale with data, information design, industry regulations, and compliance (ISO-27001 certified).

The Opportunity:
As a Data Product Manager at Kurtosys, youll leverage your product management expertise and data fluency to drive the development of innovative, client-centric solutions that keep us at the forefront of the FinTech industry. Youll work closely with clients, engineers, designers, and data specialists to transform data insights into best-in-class features delivering measurable business value and exceptional client experiences.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of data products in financial services, balancing strategic vision, technical understanding, and regulatory rigour.

Responsibilities:
Data-Driven Product Strategy
  • Partner with product, sales, and marketing teams to identify client needs and translate them into a data-driven product roadmap.
  • Conduct market research and user analysis to pinpoint opportunities where data can unlock new value.
  • Define and prioritise data requirements in collaboration with data engineers and analysts to fuel product insights.
  • Stay ahead of emerging trends (AI/ML, automation, personalisation) to incorporate innovation into the product vision.
Product Design & Development:
  • Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate data insights into intuitive, user-centric product features.
  • Champion data-informed design decisions throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Partner with engineers to deliver scalable, API-first, and cloud-ready solutions.
  • Conduct A/B testing and use product analytics tools to validate and iterate on features based on data and user feedback.
Product Delivery & Management:
  • Own the product roadmap, balancing client needs, business priorities, and data-driven insights.
  • Define and track product KPIs to measure adoption, engagement, and business impact.
  • Document clear functional specifications and user stories to ensure alignment across teams.
  • Facilitate agile ceremonies (planning, reviews, retrospectives) and drive continuous improvement.
Data Governance, Compliance & Client Engagement:
  • Work with compliance and legal teams to ensure all data-driven solutions adhere to industry regulations and ISO-27001 standards.
  • Champion data literacy and foster a culture of data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
  • Translate complex data analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders and clients.
  • Engage directly with clients to understand evolving data challenges and advocate for Kurtosys data products as strategic enablers.
Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of experience in product management or a related field (e.g., data science, analytics).
  • Proven track record of launching and managing data-driven products.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using SQL, Python, or similar data analysis tools.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
  • Passion for data and its potential to transform the FinTech industry.
Bonus Points:
  • Experience in the asset/wealth management space or broader financial services domain.
  • Familiarity with data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
  • Knowledge of modern cloud data stacks (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, AWS, Azure).
  • Understanding of machine learning concepts and applications.
  • Exposure to API-first product design and data platform adoption.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Flexible work hours and hybrid work opportunities
  • No dress code and an open, inclusive culture
  • Group risk cover & employee wellbeing program
  • 20 days paid leave annually
  • Ongoing staff appreciation events and learning opportunities
  • Opportunity to collaborate with experts across the globe
Join Us:
Be part of a team that is transforming how leading financial services firms engage with their audiences. At Kurtosys, youll shape the future of data-driven products in FinTech with the freedom to innovate, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to make an impact.
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