Technical Product Manager (API Strategy Platform Scalability)

divh2Technical Product Manager/h2pWe are currently looking for a Technical Product Manager to steer CWANs API platform vision, delivery, and ongoing evolution. In this role, you will lead efforts that ensure our API powers seamless, scalable, and high-performance integration for clients across portfolio, order, analytics, and risk management needs. You will serve as the technical voice bridging product, engineering, and client requirements, driving API strategy. This role is pivotal in making CWANs platform reliable, high-performing, and developer-friendly for both internal modules and external client integrations./ph3Responsibilities:/h3ullipDefine and execute the API strategy for CWAN, extending Core API offerings across Order Execution Management (OEMS), Portfolio Management (PMS), and analytics modules./p/lilipCoordinate the development and continuous improvement of REST and Streaming APIs, enabling clients to automate workflows, integrate external systems, and achieve real-time data access./p/lilipOwn scalability and performance objectives: set and track SLAs for API response time, throughput, error rates, and real-time update capacity./p/lilipAnalyze performance test results and oversee solutions for high-load scenarios (e.g., streaming millions of asset measure updates, bulk report pulls, concurrent order processing)./p/lilipAct as a technical interface to engineering for optimizing web infrastructure, database transaction performance, service orchestration, and caching./p/lilipCollaborate with product and client teams to understand integration needs, ensuring APIs provide flexible, reliable, and secure access to CWANs unified data./p/lilipMonitor API adoption and client feedback, translating business requirements into secure, scalable technical solutions./p/lilipDrive cross-functional initiatives around platform performance, resiliency, and disaster recovery preparedness./p/lilipDocument and communicate API features, limits, and best practices to clients and internal stakeholders./p/lilipMaintain awareness of market trends and emerging technologies around API strategy, SaaS scalability, and integration./p/li/ulh3Requirements:/h3ullip10 years of proven experience owning API strategy or platform scalability initiatives for a SaaS productideally in asset management, trading, or financial technology./p/lilipStrong technical proficiency with REST/WebSocket APIs, database optimization, and distributed service architectures./p/lilipTrack record of solving performance and scalability challenges in high-frequency data environments./p/lilipExperience defining and enforcing API SLAs, monitoring performance metrics, and managing change/release cycles./p/lilipExcellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills./p/lilipCommitment to rigorous documentation, end-to-end performance testing, and operational excellence./p/lilipFamiliarity with order management, portfolio analytics, or financial reporting workflows./p/lilipUnderstanding of security, authentication, and compliance best practices for APIs./p/lilipExperience driving platform-level product initiatives in a cross-functional setting./p/li/ulpChicago Salary Range: $170,000 - 230,000 Bonus RSUs/ppNew York Salary Range: $215,000 - 285,000 Bonus RSUs/p/div