Power & Fuel Trading Director jobs in Los Angeles, CA

About the position

Altruist is entering an exciting phase, and we're looking for a Director of Product to join our Trading Team. As the Director of Product at Altruist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategy, and direction of our trading product portfolio. This role requires a unique blend of business acumen, leadership skills, and deep understanding of technology and user experiences. You will collaborate cross-functionally, ensuring our products meet market needs and drive the company's growth and strategic goals.

What you’ll do

Product Vision and Strategy

• Define, communicate, and champion the trading product vision and roadmap.
• Ensure alignment of the product strategy with the company's strategic objectives and growth targets.

Team Leadership

• Hire, mentor, and develop a team of high-performing product managers.
• Foster a collaborative culture, inspiring the team to deliver their best work.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering, design, marketing, sales, and other departments to ensure seamless product development and launch.
• Represent the product team in executive discussions, presenting product plans and performance metrics.

Market Insights

• Continuously gather and analyze market data, competitive insights, and customer feedback to inform product decisions.
• Validate product ideas through prototyping, market testing, and customer feedback.

Product Execution

• Oversee all stages of the product life-cycle, from ideation through launch and iteration.
• Ensure that products are delivered on time, on budget, and meet quality standards.

Performance Metrics

• Define and track key product performance metrics, making data-driven decisions.
• Conduct regular reviews to assess product performance and identify areas for improvement.

Risk Management

• Anticipate and mitigate potential challenges or roadblocks in the product development process.
• Address and resolve any issues that may affect product success.

Stakeholder Communication

• Keep internal stakeholders informed about product development progress, challenges, and successes.
• Regularly update executive leadership on product performance and strategic alignment.

Continuous Improvement

• Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the product team.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices.

What you’ll bring

• Ten years of product management experience, with five years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering successful B2B/B2C products to market.
• Familiarity with fintech trading solutions for equities, options, mutual funds and fixed income.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team-building capabilities.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.