Managing Director of Product Development

Managing Director, Data Commercialization & Product Development

A leading financial services company based out of Boston, MA is seeking a Managing Director of Product Development to lead the strategy, development, and commercialization of new data products. This role will focus on leveraging their proprietary data to create innovative solutions, drive business growth, and enhance customer value.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the product roadmap for data commercialization, aligning with business objectives.
• Collaborate across investment servicing, investment management, markets, Alpha, and alternatives to identify and address client needs with proprietary data solutions.
• Work closely with internal teams and clients to gather insights, define product requirements, and drive development.
• Lead the design, development, and launch of data products with a focus on usability, scalability, and differentiation.
• Oversee product execution, managing priorities, stakeholder alignment, and go-to-market strategies.
• Partner with technology teams to integrate market and vendor data, monitor for anomalies, and ensure high-quality product delivery.
• Track key performance metrics such as adoption, retention, feature utilization, and revenue growth.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitive landscapes, and emerging technologies to refine product offerings.

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of experience in product development, investment data, performance analytics, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, including private equity, venture capital, and private debt.
• Experience leading product development in data-driven businesses, including APIs, analytics platforms, and subscription-based models.
• Proven track record of delivering projects in complex environments using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into actionable technology solutions.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience managing teams and driving organizational change.