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Product Manager I
full-time•Chicago
About this role
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Company Name:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> tastytrade</span><br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Role:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Product Manager I</span> <br><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Location:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Chicago, IL - Hybrid (3 days/week in office)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Our Product Team manages the portfolio of features and enhancements that power tastytrade, guiding each initiative from initial concept through discovery, build, deployment, and continuous improvement. As a Product Manager I, you'll own end-to-end development of product features for our trading platform, balancing user needs with business goals while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver value. You'll develop 3-6 month roadmaps aligned with strategic vision and work closely with engineering, design, compliance, and business stakeholders to bring products to life.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">What You'll Do:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":279}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Own product</span></strong><strong><span data-contrast="auto"> features from conception to launch</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Lead feature development through the complete lifecycle, creating detailed product requirements, developing business cases with ROI projections, and establishing success metrics through OKRs and KPIs that cascade from business objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Drive data-driven product decisions</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Leverage analytics and user research to identify growth opportunities and optimize feature performance. Conduct user research and market analysis to inform strategic decisions, delivering comprehensive impact analyses with quantifiable business metrics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Navigate regulatory and technical complexity:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Partner with legal, compliance, operational, and business teams throughout the product lifecycle, balancing regulatory requirements with optimal user experiences. Define comprehensive non-functional requirements (NFR) around performance, security, and reliability while partnering with engineering teams on implementation.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Manage stakeholder relationships</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Communicate complex product concepts in accessible, compelling language tailored to diverse stakeholder groups. Provide timely, transparent updates on product progress and roadblocks while making priority decisions that balance competing stakeholder needs with business objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Prototype and experiment:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> Develop rapid prototypes to test concepts and gather feedback before full implementation. Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to product challenges and lead discovery efforts to identify user needs and pain points.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Leverage modern tools and technologies</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">: Utilize AI and other tools for market analysis, competitive research, and product optimization. Master advanced PM methods including prototyping, A/B testing, advanced analytics, and roadmapping platforms.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Who You Are:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">2-4 years of product management experience</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> with a track record of successful feature or product delivery that drove measurable business outcomes</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Fintech or financial services product experience preferred</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - familiarity with trading platforms, brokerage operations, payments, account management, or financial markets technology is a strong plus. Understanding of regulatory requirements in financial services is valuable.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Strong technical foundation</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - comfortable defining NFR requirements, partnering with engineering teams on implementation, and creating functional prototypes. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Commercial sensibility</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - able to create business cases with ROI projections, develop pricing models and monetization strategies, and track key financial metrics tied to product performance. You balance customer needs with business sustainability and growth objectives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Effective communicator and collaborator</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - you tailor messaging and presentation style to diverse stakeholder groups, foster strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, and manage relationship conflicts through diplomatic negotiation and win-win solutions.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Analytical and strategic mindset</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> - you align product decisions with company strategy and measurable business outcomes, conduct user research and competitive analysis, and establish measurement frameworks to track success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Passion for empowering individual traders</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> and improving the trading experience through thoughtful product development</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Company Perks/Benefits:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></p>
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<li><span data-contrast="auto">Performance Bonuses</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Stock Purchase Options</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">401k Plan</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">20 Paid Vacation Days (plus an additional paid vacation day the month of your birthday!)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">10 Paid Sick Days</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Gym Membership Reimbursement</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Commuter Benefits</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Pet Insurance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Wellness & Mental Health Programs</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Charitable Donation Matching</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Two Paid Volunteer Days Off</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Daily catered lunch when in the office</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Full kitchen with snacks and beverages</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">In-building gym</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Shuttle to/from Metra</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Office located in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559739":0}"> </span></li>
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<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Salary:</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> $115,000</span> <br><em><span data-contrast="auto">The actual base salary offered will be based on the candidate's level of experience and qualifications</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></em></p>
<p><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":279}"><span data-contrast="auto"><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":true,"134233118":true}"><strong>Discretionary performance bonus:</strong><em> </em>8-12% of base salary based on individual and company performance</span></span></span> </span> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">About IGNA</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> + tasty</span></span></strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> </span></span> <br><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">IG North America is home to tastyt</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">rade, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">tas</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">ty</span></span><em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">live</span></span></em><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">, tastyfx</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">, and </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">tasty</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">crypto</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">—a family of brands built to democratize trading and empower individual investors. Founded in Chicago by the creato</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">rs of </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">think</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">or</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">swim</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">, </span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">ac</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">quired</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2"> by London-based IG Group in 2021, we combine startup innovation with the backing of a global fintech leader with 50+ years of experience. </span></span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245418":true,"134245529":true,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":330}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">From our headquarters in Chicago's Fulton Market, our team builds award-winning trading platforms, produces live financial education content daily, and creates technology that makes complex markets accessible. tastytrade is our retail brokerage for self-directed investing and trading, with tasty</span><em><span data-contrast="none">live</span></em><span data-contrast="none"> providing content to educate our customers. tastyfx is the fastest-growing forex broker in the US. tastycrypto provides self-custody digital wallets for decentralized finance. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":330}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">We're a lean, collaborative team that values autonomy, pragmatism, and impact. Whether you're building technology, creating content, serving customers, or supporting operations, you'll work alongside people who are passionate about disrupting traditional finance and genuinely care about helping traders succeed. Our culture rewards initiative, embraces experimentation, and measures success by the value we create for our users. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":330}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">Location: </span></strong><span data-contrast="none">Our office is in the West Loop - Chicago's growing center of tech, great cuisine, and high-end bars. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":330}"> </span></p>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="none">tastytrade | tasty</span></strong><strong><em><span data-contrast="none">live</span></em></strong><strong><span data-contrast="none"> | tastyfx | tastycrypto</span></strong><span data-contrast="none"> </span> <br><span data-contrast="none">1330 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607 </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335557856":16777215,"335559738":0,"335559739":330}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">*Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they have every single qualification. Our team is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!</span></p>
What you'll do
- Own product features from conception to launch, leading feature development through the complete lifecycle. Drive data-driven product decisions by leveraging analytics and user research to identify growth opportunities and optimize feature performance.
About tastytrade
Here at tastytrade Inc. (previously known as tastyworks Inc.), we give you every edge possible to help you succeed on your own. We believe that controlling your own money can be more rewarding than relying on money managers or robo-advisors. Our powerful technology, low pricing, and commitment to world-class support empower you to do it yourself.
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