Product Manager - Research API - #7498331

About us

RavenPack is the leading big data analytics provider for financial services. Financial professionals rely on RavenPack for its speed and accuracy in analyzing large amounts of unstructured content. RavenPack’s products allow clients to enhance returns, reduce risk and increase efficiency by systematically incorporating the effects of public information in their models or workflows. Our clients include the most successful hedge funds, banks, and asset managers in the world!

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Manager to spearhead the development of productizing our latest research assistant suite of products' as an internal and external API offering. As the Product Manager for API, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing our API product strategy, ensuring seamless integration capabilities, and driving innovation to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

You will report directly to the VP of Product and will interact with various departments on a daily basis including operations, engineering, QA, design teams, and internal stakeholders.

What you Need to Succeed:

• Minimum of 4 years of product management experience, with a strong focus on SaaS products and API development.
• Solid understanding of API design principles, RESTful architecture, and hands-on experience with API development tools and technologies.
• Proficient in Python with a solid understanding of JSON, encompassing data manipulation, parsing, schema, and API integration.
• In-depth knowledge of industry trends, competitive landscape, and a demonstrated ability to translate market needs into successful product strategies.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, and sales, to ensure cohesive and successful product development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A customer-centric mindset with a proven track record of delivering products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, as well as drive projects to successful completion.

Only candidates with EU legal working status will be considered. The ability to communicate effectively in English both in writing and verbally is a must. Knowledge of Spanish is not a business requirement.

Your Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the API product strategy, aligning with overall business goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and prioritize features based on market demand and customer needs.
• Drive the entire product development lifecycle, from ideation to release, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality API products.
• Work closely with engineering teams to provide clear and comprehensive product requirements, ensuring successful implementation.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities and threats, and adjust the product strategy accordingly.
• Monitor and analyze API usage metrics, customer feedback, and industry trends to iterate and improve the API product offering.
• Act as the subject matter expert for API-related inquiries, both internally and externally.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the product development team.

What's in it for you?

• You will work with the latest technologies.
• Our Headquarters is located in Marbella. Following the onboarding period, we offer a hybrid work model, allowing for up to 2 days remote per week.
• Free Company shuttle bus from Malaga, Fuengirola, Riviera and Estepona.
• You will have ownership of projects working in a collaborative environment where we will value your contribution.
• You will work in an agile environment able to react quickly to changes with a fairly flat hierarchy.
• As we encourage continuous learning, we will support your ongoing training.
• Diversity is in our DNA! You will work in an international environment (over 29 nationalities and 24 languages spoken!)

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status