Product Manager / Director, Trading API

Okx
Singapore
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Who this role is best for

Strong fit for candidates with trading or technology platform experience who can manage stakeholder relationships and drive data-informed product decisions.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in product management or engineering, especially in trading or technology platforms
    — “Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management or Engineering, preferably related to trading or technology platforms.”
  • Professionals fluent in English and conversational Mandarin to bridge cross-functional teams
    — “Proficiency in English & Conversational Mandarin (preferred to cross functionally communicate with non-english speaking engineers).”
  • Individuals with a background in blockchain, finance, or fintech and a track record of product iteration
    — “Demonstrates a strong interest in both the blockchain and finance industries.”

Things to consider

  • Applicants must have current right to work in Singapore, as visa sponsorship is not available
    — “OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.”
  • The role involves continuous product iteration and feedback integration from diverse stakeholders
    — “Gather business requirements and API feedback from both internal and external sources, such as feedback from institutional customers, and continuously improve the API product through effective iterative mechanisms.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in translating user requirements into API specifications
    — “translating user stories into an API specification”
  • Showcase your ability to conduct competitor analysis and align with company needs
    — “transforming this information into actionable API product iteration plans that align with the company's actual needs”
  • Emphasize your data-driven approach in understanding client behavior and product decisions
    — “Utilize data analytics to create data-driven insights to understand client behaviour.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • develop and maintain core API trading products
  • translate user stories into API specification
Typical background
product managementengineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Product ManagementAPI DevelopmentData AnalyticsCommunicationProblem-solving

Preferred

CryptoBlockchainFintech

Stack & domain

PythonSQLCommunicationProblem-solvingTeamworkProduct ManagementCryptoBlockchainFinance

About the role

Original posting from Okx via Greenhouse

OKX will be prioritising applicants who have a current right to work in Singapore, and do not require OKX's sponsorship of a visa.

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 looking for an experienced Product Manager to develop and maintain our core API trading products. This includes managing internal and external stakeholders, developing product iteration plans, establishing and maintaining standards, translating user stories into an API specification, completing competitor analysis, and more.

What You’ll Be Doing

Gather business requirements and API feedback from both internal and external sources, such as feedback from institutional customers, and continuously improve the API product through effective iterative mechanisms.

Study the competitive landscape and industry trends, transforming this information into actionable API product iteration plans that align with the company's actual needs.

Utilize data analytics to create data-driven insights to understand client behaviour.

Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with customers and strategic partners, using their feedback to guide product enhancements and future development.

What We Look For In You

Demonstrates a strong interest in both the blockchain and finance industries.

Minimum 5 years of experience in Product Management or Engineering, preferably related to trading or technology platforms.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or Finance.

Proactive and self-driven, with a logical and data-driven mindset, strong team collaboration skills, and effective communication abilities.

Proficiency in English & Conversational Mandarin (preferred to cross functionally communicate with non-english speaking engineers).

Nice-To-Haves

Experience in crypto, blockchain, building businesses, fintech, and/or financial markets.

Experience in trading financial products, such as stocks, funds, forex, futures, options.

Knowledge in data analytical tools like Python and SQL.

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

More that we love to tell you along the process!

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Source: Okx careers (Greenhouse)

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