Product Manager, Japan Platform

Apac, Apac, Uganda

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Brokerage, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of product management or related experience in technology or financial services, strong product intuition, and experience building platforms or APIs. Business-level fluency in both Japanese and English, written and verbal, is required, along with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders without direct authority. Familiarity with Japan's brokerage, trading, or capital markets is highly preferred, as are excellent problem-solving, analytical thinking, and communication skills. A technical background working with APIs is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager will serve as the voice of the Japanese customer, deeply understanding and articulating local needs, pain points, and market opportunities. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams in the US and Japan to define and execute the product roadmap for Alpaca's Japan platform, translating product concepts into detailed specifications and driving execution with engineering. Responsibilities include partnering with the Japan BD entity for client discovery and technical discussions, owning metrics for platform adoption and usage in Japan, and driving initiatives to improve client success and engagement, ensuring compliance with local regulations and market practices.

Skills

Product Management

Localization

Japanese Market

Financial Services

Brokerage

APIs

Bilingual (Japanese/English)

Alpaca

API-first brokerage for stock trading

About Alpaca

Alpaca Securities LLC operates in the stock brokerage industry by providing an API-first brokerage service that allows other businesses to create their own trading applications. This service enables companies to integrate stock trading functionality into their platforms without the need to become brokers themselves, saving them time and resources. Alpaca's API supports seamless trading experiences for users and includes features like Local Currency Trading, which allows international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Additionally, Alpaca offers crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding the financial services available to its clients. Unlike traditional brokers, Alpaca focuses on a business-to-business model, catering primarily to other companies that want to offer trading services to their customers. The goal of Alpaca is to simplify the trading process for businesses and their users while providing a secure and efficient platform for executing trades.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$84.5MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & stock options

Medical, dental, & vision

Home office setup stipend

Monthly Brex Card stipend

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms like GUGU offering commission-free trading.

Potential regulatory challenges in international markets may complicate Alpaca's expansion.

Self-clearing transition introduces operational risks in managing settlement processes.

Differentiation

Alpaca offers API-first brokerage services, enabling businesses to build trading applications.

Alpaca supports local currency trading, simplifying US stock trading for international investors.

Alpaca provides crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding financial services for clients.

Upsides

Alpaca's self-clearing transition enhances asset transfers and securities lending opportunities.

Partnership with Derayah Financial accelerates Middle Eastern business expansion for Alpaca.

Alpaca's limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares lead retail trading.

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