07 Aug
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Simcorp
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Toronto
Private Markets – Product ManagerPrivate markets are being transformed, and SimCorp is modernizing the private‐market ecosystem for institutional investors. We are looking for a world‐class Product Manager to build what comes next.Key ResponsibilitiesOrchestrate high‐stakes product demonstrations, executive roundtables, and client conferences to evangelize the solution and secure stakeholder buy‐in.Define, own, and evolve the product roadmap for our private markets platform, balancing short‐term customer needs with long‐term strategic vision.Serve as the primary point of contact for private markets and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders.Strategically own, manage, and prioritize the product backlog in lockstep with leadership, balancing technical debt with high‐value strategic investments to ensure seamless delivery.Deeply immerse yourself in the workflows of private markets—conducting interviews, shadowing users, and synthesizing feedback into actionable insights.Write crisp, well‐reasoned product specifications and work hand‐in‐hand with engineering and design to ship high‐quality features on time.Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to author comprehensive user features and stories, establishing rigorous acceptance criteria to ensure all deliverables meet "Definition of Ready" and "Definition of Done" standards.Define success metrics for every initiative and use data to evaluate outcomes, iterate quickly, and communicate results to stakeholders.Partner with Sales and Customer Success to understand market gaps, competitive dynamics, and evolving customer needs.Identify and evaluate opportunities to integrate AI and automation into core workflows—making complex workflows faster, smarter, and more reliable.Drive alignment across cross‐functional teams,
ensuring clarity on priorities, trade‐offs, and the "why" behind every decision.Stay ahead of regulatory developments, market trends, and competitive shifts in the private‐markets technology landscape.Represent the voice of the customer in every product decision—advocating relentlessly for user experience without sacrificing business viability.Qualifications5+ years product management experience, with at least 2 years in B2B SaaS or fintech.Meaningful exposure to private markets, through prior work at a PE firm, fund administrator, placement agent, LP, or financial software company serving these markets.Demonstrated track record of successfully launching products and features that users love and that drive measurable business results.Strong understanding of private asset structures, capital calls, distributions, investor reporting, and related workflows.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in working with data—comfortable analyzing usage metrics and building dashboards.Experience collaborating with engineering teams in an agile environment; familiarity with moderndevelopment practices is a plus.High EQ and the ability to build trust quickly with customers, engineers,
and senior leadership.A genuine curiosity about technology and its role in reshaping financial services.Experience engaging proactively with clients and stakeholders to solicit input for user stories.Broad knowledge of the Alternative Investment marketplace and system vendors.Experience with SimCorp Dimension (advantageous but not required).Proven track record in roles such as Product Manager, Product Owner, Engineering, Business Analyst, Project Manager, or Consultant within software development.Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills focused on business outcomes and complete product offers.Ability to encourage, motivate, and influence teams and peers; contribute to improvements across the community.Understanding of how outstanding products are built and deliver value to clients.Creative and inquisitive mindset with the ability to simplify complex concepts.Degree in Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Finance, or a related field (preferred).BenefitsMeaningful ownership—your decisions will shape a platform used by the world's most sophisticated investors, with visible, lasting impact.A culture built on trust, autonomy, and deep collaboration.A leadership team with deep domain expertise, proven execution experience, and a commitment to an exceptional, human‐centered culture.The opportunity to build category‐defining technology in a space undergoing massive transformation.A place where craft matters, ideas win on merit, and people are encouraged to think boldly, act decisively, and do the best work of their careers.LegalSimCorp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to cultivating a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees so that we can provide best‐in‐class solutions to our clients. Acting responsibly is essential. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Lead Principal Product Manager - Private Markets (Toronto)
🏢 Simcorp
📍 Toronto