Principal Product Manager, Advanced Trading
full-time•San Jose•$250k - $375k
About this role
Who We Are
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom. OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves. Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: We Before Me, Do the Right Thing, and Get Things Done. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er. OKX is part of OKG, a group that brings the value of Blockchain to users around the world, through our leading products OKX, OKX Wallet, OKLink and more.
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly strategic and results-oriented Principal Product Manager to drive the vision, strategy, and execution of our retail trading platform. This role requires deep domain expertise in both cryptocurrency and traditional financial (TradFi) trading products to deliver a seamless, high-performance, and compliant user experience that positions our platform as an industry leader.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Product Management: Design and scale crypto assets trading products across Spot, Margin, Futures, Perpetuals and Options, including account models (e.g., unified/cross-margin), order lifecycle, margin checks, position management, market data, and interfaces to matching engine and settlement modules.•
- Market insight: Deep-dive into industry trends and our targeted customers (active retail, institutional, and liquidity providers). Conduct competitor and customer research to identify innovations that keep our trading system leading the industry in terms of both crypto and TradFi.
- Strategic Leadership: Lead onshore derivatives programs and jurisdiction-specific rollouts. Partner with compliance and legal to deliver regulatory-sensitive launches (e.g., MiCA/local licensing), including product controls, disclosures/notifications, and operational readiness.
- Trading Experience: Drive best-in-class trading UX across Web and App, including modular layouts, advanced order tickets, customizable charting (Kline), and integrated tools that improve speed-to-trade and active trader retention.
- Liquidity & Execution Quality: Own liquidity parameters and fee strategy for delta-one products; collaborate with market makers and institutional partners to improve spreads, depth, slippage and fill-rateswhile balancing incentives and platform competitiveness.
- Risk Management Framework: Define and enhance risk controls, including price limits, funding rate methodology, index/mark price logic, discount rates, leverage & position tiers, and real-time monitoring/alerting to strengthen market resilience during high-volatility events.
- End-to-End Product Oversight: Own product strategy and roadmap from ideation through PRDs/user stories, UAT, launch, optimization and scaling; set clear success metrics and continuous improvement loops.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Client Partnerships: Serve asthe primary liaison across engineering, quant/risk, compliance, legal, operations, marketing and BD, as well as institutional clients and liquidity providers; translate complex needs into clear requirements and delivery plans.
- Platform Integrations: Evaluate, select and integrate Tier-1 vendors and partners (e.g., KYC/AML, custody, transaction monitoring, market data/risk tooling) to strengthen institutional due diligence readiness and security posture.
- Team Development: Build and lead a high-performing team, mentoring product managers and fostering a collaborative culture that encourages professional growth and excellence in product delivery.
- Platform Enhancement: Contribute to the continuous evolution of the platform, ensuring it supports cross-border distribution and new product lines (including tokenized RWAs where applicable) while adhering to regulatory and operational requirements.
What We Look For in You
- Min 10+ years of experience in product management, with a strong focus on crypto trading platforms, derivatives, blockchain/digital assets, or financial infrastructure.
- Domain expert on derivatives products (perpetuals/futures/options), including margining, order workflows, and market microstructure.•Proven track record leading large-scale trading platform transformations across Web and App (e.g., unified account models, cross-margin, or multi-product trading experiences).
- Strong understanding of exchange liquidity economics and risk frameworks, including funding rates, index/mark price methodology, price limits, tick sizes, leverage/position tiers, and fee strategy.
- Experience delivering regulatory-sensitive launches and partnering closely with compliance/legal teams; familiarity with Hong Kong, Singapore, EU (MiCA) and other major jurisdictions is preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with institutional clients, market makers and vendor partners; strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Technical fluency in exchange systems and blockchain technology; familiarity with smart contracts and token economics is a plus.
- Experience integrating third-party vendors (KYC/AML, custody, monitoring) and navigating institutional due diligence/security reviews is a plus
Perks & Benefits
Competitive total compensation package
L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
Various team building programs and company events
Wellness and meal allowances
Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
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OKX Statement:
The salary range for this position is $250,444.00 to $375,666.00. The salary offered depends on a variety of factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. In addition to the salary, a performance bonus and long-term incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Applicants should apply via Okcoin and OKX internal or external careers site.
OKX is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Tech stack
Product Management,Cryptocurrency,Financial Trading,Market Insight,Strategic Leadership,Trading Experience,Liquidity Management,Risk Management,Stakeholder Engagement,Team Development,Platform Integration,Regulatory Compliance,Technical Fluency,Institutional Due Diligence,User Experience,Market Research
About OKX
At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by Crypto, ultimately contributing to every individual's freedom.
OKX began as a crypto exchange giving millions of people access to crypto trading and over time becoming among the largest platforms in the world. In recent years, we have developed one of the most connected Web3 wallets used by millions to access decentralized crypto applications (dApps).
OKX is a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets on a reliable platform that seamlessly connects with global banking and payments. In the last year, OKX has expanded into new markets including Australia, Brazil, Netherlands, Singapore and Turkey, with plans to launch in the US, Belgium and the UAE.
We are deeply committed to shaping a fairer, more transparent and accessible society through blockchain technology. This is why we publish proof of reserves monthly, and continue to ship new innovative security features.
We believe in good sportmanship and the pursuit to be better. You may see our OKX logo neatly fitted on the McLaren F1 cars, Manchester City FC team shirts, or at the Tribeca Film Festival celebrating artists and creators. Wherever you may find us, you will notice our pursuit of making our world more efficient, transparent, and connected.
To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit: www.okx.com
UK users follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/okxuk/
Learn more about working at OKG, the business group developing OKX, our Digital Assets Exchange, our Web3 portal and blockchain ecosystems: bit.ly/WorkingatOKG
Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Website: http://www.okx.com
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Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
What you'll do
- The Principal Product Manager will drive the vision, strategy, and execution of the retail trading platform, focusing on product management and market insights. They will lead onshore derivatives programs and ensure a seamless user experience across various trading products.
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