The Institutional Buy Side SBU is responsible for the strategy, execution and development of products that establish FactSet as the premier technology partner for the Analytics investment community. The Buy Side Middle Office group provides a fully connected ecosystem, increases operational efficiency, and reduces total cost of ownership. The Middle Office group is looking for a talented Product Manager to contribute to a diverse, global team of responsible for FactSet's risk analytics solution. Core contributions include FactSet's Fixed income and Alternative Asset risk models including executing a strategy to modernize the risk solution with a ground-up focus on performance.
This Product Manager will work closely with stakeholders to define and execute a product roadmap and will collaborate with the Risk Research team on integration of new risk models and solutions. This person will also work with leaders in Middle Office and across FactSet to ensure the risk solution meets client demand across the risk landscape.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Clients, Stakeholders, Risk Research and Software engineering teams to define and execute product roadmap for FactSet Risk Models
Support the risk model suite by addressing inquiries, troubleshooting, and implementing enhancements.
Develop and lead initiatives for new feature development, working with design and quality assurance teams.
Ensure product quality and alignment with client expectations through continuous improvement and documentation efforts.
Work with Middle Office leaders on creative ways to expand the risk model suite.
Set milestones for the team and monitor the progress and evolution of projects.
Balance and accelerate work towards technical debt reduction while delivering client-facing products.
Use a metric driven approach to identify and prioritize work which provides the greatest value, both immediate and long-term.
Critical Skills:
Risk Management experience across asset classes, especially fixed income and alternative assets
Experience working with software engineers in a global setting.
Strong capability to work within a global, cross-functional team
Proven Ability to engage and contribute to unfamiliar project areas
Experience managing multiple large-scale projects and coordinating efforts across many stakeholders.
Balances focusing on the future with driving the existing business; operationalizes the short- and long-term vision in a way that focuses the organization and can be measured and tracked.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of 7+ years of experience with strong track record of performance
Bachelor’s degree in related major
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience with the FactSet platform
CFA designation (or working toward)
Masters degree in related STEM field
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
What’s In It For You:
Flexible work accommodations.
The opportunity to join a growing firm with a proven track record of success for over 40 years, made up of thoughtful, innovative minds that value collaboration and welcome your new ideas to the table.
Mentorship and growth opportunities from senior employees.
Career progression planning and a focus on career development, complete with dedicated time each month for conference attendance, online learning seminars, and networking.
A robust social community dedicated to volunteerism, intramural sports, and team-building events.
Business resource groups that align with our DE&I strategy, designed to cultivate an inclusive environment for all.
Learn more about our benefits here.
The budgeted amount range for this position in Connecticut and New York City is $120,000 - $160,000
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Company Overview:
FactSet Research Systems Inc. is a global provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications and industry-leading services for the investment and corporate communities. As a publicly traded company (NYSE:FDS | NASDAQ:FDS) recently added to the S&P 500 index, FactSet delivers superior content, analytics, and flexible technology to help more than 162,000 users see and seize opportunity sooner. For over 40 years, the company has served financial professionals, which include portfolio managers, investment research professionals, investment bankers, risk and performance analysts, wealth advisors and corporate clients. FactSet gives our clients the edge to outperform with informed insights, workflow solutions across the portfolio lifecycle, and industry-leading support from dedicated specialists.
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