Head of Product

Who we are looking for

Charles River for Private Markets is seeking a Head of Product, Private Markets you will be instrumental in driving the vision, strategy, and execution of our product roadmap. You will lead a talented team of product managers, designers, customer service, and QA managers, and collaborate closely with engineering, marketing, delivery, and sales to innovate and deliver exceptional platform experiences to our global customer base.
 

What you will be responsible for

As Head of Product, Private Markets you will

• Define and communicate the product vision and strategy, aligned with the company's overall strategic goals and market opportunities.
• Conduct market research, gather customer insights, and identify emerging trends to inform product direction.
• Assess and understand the competitive landscape to keep the company ahead of the curve and informed about our industry, supporting our corporate strategy and M&A teams, as relevant
• Develop and prioritize the product roadmap based on strategic initiatives and customer needs.
• Drive the end-to-end product development lifecycle from concept to launch, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality releases.
• Collaborate closely with engineering to translate product requirements into actionable development plans.
• Hire, onboard, mentor and lead a team including FTEs, contractors and other vendors
• Innovation and Differentiation:
• Champion innovation within the product portfolio, leveraging leading technological advancements to differentiate our offerings in the market.
• Explore new technologies, partnerships, and integrations to enhance product capabilities and user experiences.
• Lead and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, finance, legal, and customer success teams to drive product adoption, customer satisfaction (including strong NPS), and revenue growth.
• Maintain a deep understanding of customer needs and pain points through direct interaction, market analysis, and feedback channels.
• Advocate for the customer throughout the product development process, ensuring solutions meet and exceed expectations.
• Represent the company as a thought leader, participating in industry events, conferences, press, and forums.
• Build strategic partnerships and alliances to strengthen our market position and drive business growth.

What we value

• Highly driven, determined & business oriented.
• Highly polished executive presence and sophistication to gain credibility with the firm's most senior professionals and provide leadership, guidance, and direction to a team.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver on assigned responsibilities through commitment to quality and attention to detail.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of product management experience in B2B enterprise companies
• 5+ years in an investment management background, ideally in private markets
• Minimum of 5 years in senior product management/ leadership roles
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of software development methodologies and UX/UI design principles.
• Demonstrated success in delivering complex, innovative products that drive business results and customer satisfaction, especially in subscription based business models.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Progress towards CFA or CAIA is desirable
• Experience using JIRA or other agile development tools

Additional requirements

• Ability to travel as required for client engagements (-20%), including internationally

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
 

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
 

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

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