Product Manager (Trading) – Keyrock
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About Keyrock
Since 2017, Keyrock has become a leading change‑maker in the digital asset space, partnering with over 180 team members worldwide. We operate on more than 80 exchanges across market making, options trading, high‑frequency trading (HFT), over‑the‑counter (OTC), and DeFi trading desks. Keyrock pioneers Rust for algorithmic trading, supports Web3 startups through its Accelerator Program, and injects liquidity into DeFi, real‑world asset (RWA), and NFT protocols.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Product Manager to oversee our HFT product vertical, focusing on discovery, design, and delivery of trading systems where every microsecond counts. You will drive the product strategy, ensuring sub‑millisecond latency and near‑perfect uptime while balancing performance goals with robust risk management and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Low‑Latency System Leadership: Design and continuously improve HFT systems to maintain sub‑millisecond latency for critical trading operations.
* High‑Availability Operations: Ensure 99.99% uptime for all critical trading systems and underlying infrastructure.
* Commercial Impact & Strategy: Shape product activities with a focus on commercial impact, directly contributing to P&L, market share, and capital efficiency.
* Continuous Product Innovation: Lead discovery, design, and development of trading enhancements and risk‑monitoring tools.
* Strategic Roadmapping & Communication: Own and clearly communicate the product roadmap, aligning traders, engineering, and business stakeholders.
* System Resilience & Validation: Oversee rigorous stress‑testing and integration of trading systems into back‑testing frameworks.
* Regulatory & Compliance Alignment: Define and integrate compliance requirements into the product roadmap.
* Market & Vendor Intelligence: Manage relationships with data providers and exchanges while scanning the competitive landscape.
* Stakeholder Nexus: Serve as the central communication hub between traders, quants, engineers, and other stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Low‑Latency Systems Experience: Demonstrable exposure to product management or development of low‑latency or high‑frequency trading systems.
* Quantitative Acumen: Strong quantitative and analytical skills, able to discuss complex financial models and trading strategies.
* Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of modern electronic trading systems from market data ingestion to order execution.
* Trading & Risk Management Exposure: Solid understanding of financial trading principles and sophisticated risk‑management practices.
* Proven Product Execution: Track record of translating complex business and quantitative needs into actionable technology requirements.
Beneficial Experience
* Deep understanding of market microstructure in crypto markets.
* Passion for digital assets and crypto trading.
* Experience with agile product management methodologies focused on delivery efficiency.
* Background in software development or infrastructure engineering, especially real‑time or high‑performance systems.
* Familiarity with regulatory compliance for financial markets.
* Previous experience in fintech, particularly derivatives markets.
Recruitment Philosophy & EEO Statement
We value self‑awareness in our recruitment process and seek people with the right skills who are conscious about their career goals. Keyrock is committed to an inclusive, diverse, and non‑discriminating environment. Employees of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, creeds, and sexual orientations are encouraged to apply. We hire, reward, and promote solely based on merit and performance. Background checks are a prerequisite for joining Keyrock due to the nature of our business.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Product Management and Marketing
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