[Remote] Product Manager - Trading API at Alpaca

North America

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

FinTech, Financial Services, BrokerageIndustries

Requirements

Excited about what Alpaca is building
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, STEM, or a related field
4+ years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, Trading, or building a product of your own
Deep passion for trading, markets, and financial products
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in SQL
Sharp business acumen, with the ability to balance user experience, stakeholder needs, technical feasibility, and resource constraints
Strategic thinker who can zoom in on solving immediate problems while keeping long-term company goals in mind
Highly self-driven, with exceptional communication skills to bridge technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

Help drive direct channel product strategy by deeply understanding customer needs and behaviours, analyzing ROI, assessing market competition, and evaluating build-vs-buy opportunities
Define and own product requirements, partnering with engineering, design, operations, data, and other cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time
Conduct user research and customer interviews to uncover customer pain points, validate solutions, and inform product decisions
Own product metrics by leveraging data analytics to measure success, identify opportunities, and drive continuous improvement
Shape and maintain the product roadmap, aligning short-term execution with long-term strategy
Guide go-to-market strategy and execution, partnering with marketing, sales, and operations to drive product adoption, activation, retention, and revenue growth
Conduct deep-dive analyses of the user funnel, identify friction points, optimize conversion rates, and uncover opportunities to drive product growth
Take ownership of ad hoc projects and initiatives as business needs evolve

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Product ManagementTrading APIsBrokerage InfrastructureFinancial APIsStocks TradingETFsOptions TradingCrypto TradingFixed IncomeCross-functional Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position?

Yes, Alpaca supports a globally distributed team with members working from their favorite places around the world, spanning locations like the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond.

What are Alpaca's core values?

Alpaca's core values are Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills or experience are needed for this Product Manager role?

The role requires skills in driving product strategy by understanding customer needs, defining product requirements, conducting user research and interviews, owning product metrics with data analytics, shaping roadmaps, and guiding go-to-market strategies.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Passionate individuals who align with Alpaca's core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are eager to contribute to rapid growth and make a significant impact are encouraged to apply.

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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