Product Manager for Issuer Activation

Vinyl Equity

Competitive salary based on experience · Chicago, IL

About Vinyl Equity

At Vinyl Equity, we are dedicated to modernizing capital markets infrastructure through innovative technology solutions. Our mission is to empower issuers with self-service capabilities that enhance their experience and streamline their operations. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where every team member can contribute to our vision of transforming the financial landscape.

The Role

As the Product Manager for Issuer Activation, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the Issuer Activation journey. This includes overseeing the pre-sales demo sandbox with scenario-driven data and managing the post-sales activation through a self-serve sandbox-first diagnostic-led migration. If you're excited about building impactful solutions from the ground up in a fast-paced fintech environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of self-service product features that empower issuers to navigate our platform seamlessly.
• Manage the pre-sales demo sandbox, utilizing scenario-driven data to showcase product capabilities effectively.
• Oversee post-sales activation, ensuring a smooth transition through a self-serve sandbox-first diagnostic-led migration.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and compliance teams to ensure product alignment with regulatory standards and user needs.
• Drive data migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions for clients while maintaining data integrity and security.
• Gather and analyze user feedback to iterate on product features, enhancing user experience and satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain product roadmaps, prioritizing features based on market needs and business goals.
• Communicate effectively with distributed international teams, ensuring alignment and clarity across all stakeholders.

What You'll Need

• You've successfully launched self-service products in a fintech or related environment.
• You have a strong understanding of data migration processes and the challenges involved.
• You excel in cross-functional collaboration, effectively communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• You are data-driven, using metrics to inform product decisions and improvements.
• You possess strong written communication skills, capable of articulating complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• You have hands-on experience with AI/ML tools, leveraging them to enhance product features and user experience.

Even Better If

• You have experience with API development and cloud computing.
• You’ve worked in a startup environment and are comfortable with ambiguity and rapid change.
• You have experience working with sandbox environments to facilitate product demonstrations and migrations.

Who Thrives Here

• You are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, where open communication and feedback are valued.
• You enjoy tackling complex problems and can break them down into actionable steps for your team.
• You are proactive in seeking clarity and consensus, ensuring everyone is aligned on goals and expectations.
• You are adaptable and can navigate the challenges of working with distributed international teams.

The Team

You'll be joining a dynamic team of product and engineering professionals dedicated to transforming capital markets. Reporting directly to the CTO, you'll work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's growth and success.

Comp and Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Non-Traditional Backgrounds

If you've built and scaled products in any environment — startup, enterprise, or open source — we want to hear from you.

Interested? You'll start with a conversation with Navii, our hiring team's AI — it's a chance for us to learn about you beyond your resume.