Product Specialist

TL;DR

Product Specialist (Product Management): Lead end-to-end product development and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a financial markets product area, translating business and user needs into actionable product strategies. Focus on data-driven decision-making, defining product requirements and technical specifications, and using analytics (e.g., SQL, Python) to monitor performance and drive continuous optimization.

Location: Philippines, Manila, One Le Grand Tower (Manila - One Le Grand)

Company

hirify.global provides flexible, open data and software solutions for investment professionals worldwide.

What you will do

• Partner with Agile teams to align on product goals, priorities, and delivery of shippable outcomes.
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle from ideation through launch and post-release iteration.
• Serve as SME for product functionality, technical architecture, market trends, and customer use cases.
• Define and manage product requirements, user stories, and technical specifications; refine backlogs and acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with engineering and design to develop technically sound solutions and translate complex technical details into business terms.
• Use analytics tools (e.g., SQL, Python) to monitor product performance, validate outcomes, and derive actionable insights; support integrations via feeds, APIs, and cloud platforms (e.g., Snowflake, AWS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, business, economics, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in product management, technical product development, or a similar role.
• Strong ability to connect business goals with technical implementation and use data to validate assumptions and drive decisions.
• Strong understanding of product development methodologies and system architecture.
• Proven SME experience in a specific domain or product category within the financial markets.
• Proficiency in data analysis and metrics tracking; SQL and Python preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance plus retirement savings plans and a discounted employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
• Flexible work accommodations supporting work/life harmony.
• Dedicated monthly time for learning and development.
• Business Resource Groups open to all employees.