Job Description
Roadmap Development - Create, own and maintain the technology roadmap for the desk’s application suite. Communicate the roadmap to stakeholders and continuously re‑prioritise based on user feedback, desk strategy and business plans. Ensure alignment with S&T strategic objectives and drive a simplified, efficient operating model.
Requirements and Prioritisation - Develop business cases, product vision and detailed requirements for new products and enhancements. Provide senior stakeholders with clear options and analysis on feature scope, sequencing and trade‑offs. Partner with the S&T Head of Product on prioritisation, communicate priorities to IT teams, and keep users informed of delivery plans. Maintain a strong understanding of end‑to‑end product flows across the technology stack.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration - Represent desk interests in discussions with IT, architects, Quants/Strats and other forums. Work closely with Quants, project managers and business analysts to translate the roadmap into executable plans and oversee delivery. Engage senior IT management to identify skills, resourcing and investment required to meet business objectives.
Performance Monitoring and Reporting- Define KPIs to measure product success. Gather post‑release user feedback and drive continuous improvement. Report progress against strategy and roadmap to desk heads, users and wider stakeholders, contributing to S&T book‑of‑work updates as required.
Market Research and Analysis - Stay current on industry developments, electronic trading innovations, vendor platforms and competitor offerings. Understand client needs to drive innovation in the roadmap. Monitor market and regulatory changes, ensuring mandatory initiatives are incorporated into.