Product Manager, Quant Platform

Are you passionate about building cutting-edge data platforms that empower serious investors and market researchers? Imagine contributing to a product used by the world's largest investment funds, transforming raw data into actionable insights for the disruptive economy. YipitData is on a mission to deliver unparalleled alternative data intelligence, and we are looking for a visionary Product Manager to drive the evolution of our Quant Platform. This is your chance to own a critical part of our offering, shaping how our users interact with complex data and derive powerful value. If you thrive on impact, innovation, and working alongside brilliant minds, then keep reading. We believe in ownership and creating real results, and you'll find an environment here where your contributions directly influence our success and the success of our global clients.

About YipitData

YipitData stands as the foremost market research and analytics firm dedicated to understanding the disruptive economy. We recently secured substantial funding, raising up to $475M from The Carlyle Group, pushing our valuation beyond $1B. Our team meticulously analyzes billions of alternative data points daily, providing precise, detailed insights into critical sectors like ridesharing, e-commerce marketplaces, and digital payments. Our on-demand insights team leverages proprietary technology to identify, license, clean, and analyze the essential data relied upon by major investment funds and corporations worldwide. For three consecutive years, Inc. has recognized us as one of its Best Workplaces. We are a rapidly expanding technology company, proudly backed by both The Carlyle Group and Norwest Venture Partners. We foster a people-centric culture, emphasizing mastery, ownership, and transparency. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, though our headquarters are in NYC, and we have US offices in Austin, Miami, Denver, Mountain View, and Seattle, alongside international offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Singapore.

About the Role

As our Product Manager for the Quant Platform, you will take the reins of a crucial product area at YipitData. This role demands a blend of strategic vision and hands-on execution. You will be instrumental in defining the future of how our quantitative users access, manipulate, and integrate our rich alternative data into their sophisticated models. This role offers significant impact, as you will directly influence how investment professionals gain a competitive edge. You'll work closely with engineering, data science, and client-facing teams to translate complex requirements into intuitive, powerful platform features. This is a unique opportunity to shape a product that is central to our clients' success and our continued growth in the alternative data space.

Key Responsibilities

Define, own, and champion the product strategy and roadmap for the Quant Platform, ensuring alignment with YipitData's overall business objectives and user needs.
Conduct thorough market research, competitive analysis, and gather deep user feedback from quantitative analysts and data scientists to identify unmet needs and opportunities.
Translate complex user and business requirements into detailed product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for engineering and data science teams.
Prioritize features and initiatives based on impact, effort, and strategic value, maintaining a clear and transparent backlog.
Collaborate closely with engineering, data science, design, and client success teams throughout the product development lifecycle, from ideation to launch and iteration.
Communicate product updates, new features, and value propositions effectively to internal stakeholders and external clients.
Monitor product performance, analyze usage data, and iterate on features to continuously improve user satisfaction and platform effectiveness.
Act as a subject matter expert for the Quant Platform, guiding both internal teams and external users on its capabilities and best practices.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Product Manager, ideally working on data products, analytics platforms, or financial technology solutions.
A strong understanding of quantitative finance, financial markets, or alternative data, including familiarity with how quant professionals utilize data.
Demonstrated ability to define and execute product strategy, leading product development from conception to launch.
Excellent analytical skills, with a track record of using data to inform product decisions and measure success.
Strong technical aptitude, capable of engaging in deep discussions with engineers and data scientists about APIs, data structures, and platform architecture.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, able to articulate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
A proactive, ownership-driven mindset, comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment.

What You'll Gain

The opportunity to make a substantial impact on a critical product at a rapidly growing, unicorn-status company transforming the alternative data industry.
Work with a team of highly talented and passionate professionals across product, engineering, and data science.
A culture that champions ownership, mastery, and transparency, fostering continuous learning and professional development.
The flexibility and autonomy of a fully remote role, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in the world.
Exposure to a diverse client base of leading investment funds and corporations, understanding their unique data needs.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive environment that values work-life balance.