Technical Product Manager – Legal & Compliance role

Technical Product Manager – Product Management – Legal &
Compliance

The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology
development firm with more than $85 billion in investment capital as of
December 1, 2025, and offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Since our founding in 1988, our firm has earned an international
reputation for successful investing based on innovation, careful risk
management, and the quality and depth of our staff. We have a
significant presence in the world’s capital markets, investing in a wide
range of companies and financial instruments in both developed and
developing economies.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, analytical, and resourceful Technical
Product Manager to join our Product Management team supporting the
Legal & Compliance function, based in the firm’s offices in Hyderabad,
or Bengaluru, or Gurugram. This team is responsible for technological
solutions that support critical functions in the Legal & Compliance
domain. This position affords the opportunity for broad exposure to the
firm’s trading, operations, and software development groups, as well as
the chance to manage real-time issues related to the firm’s expanding
suite of global investment products in a fast-paced, constantly evolving
regulatory environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO DAY-TO-DAY:
The Product Management team supporting Legal & Compliance is
responsible for driving technological solutions that support critical

compliance functions across the firm. You will collaborate with cross-
functional teams, working closely with engineering, design, business,

and other front- and back-office teams to develop and launch new
products and features. You will develop and maintain the product
roadmap, working with senior leadership in Compliance to create a
strategic product roadmap that aligns with the firm’s overall goals and
objectives, and continuously update the roadmap based on user
feedback, project prioritization, and other factors. You will work closely
with the business to understand business needs, define product
requirements, scope open-ended projects, and conceptualize effective
solutions. You will conduct technical design and architecture reviews to
ensure alignment with the product roadmap and end-user needs, and
partner with engineering teams to address technical challenges and
ensure products are delivered on time and according to specifications.
You will continuously monitor product usage and user feedback to
identify areas for improvement, and use data to make informed
decisions about product development and prioritization, including
identifying technical debt and developing plans to address it in a timely
manner. You will also develop and maintain product documentation,
including product requirements documents, user guides, and other
necessary documentation, conduct product training and enablement,
and stay up to date on industry trends, serving as a subject matter
expert for the product suite. Furthermore, you will manage product
launches, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and prepared, and
manage project backlogs, prioritizing features and enhancements based
on end-user feedback and business needs.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
The ideal candidate should hold -
Basic qualifications:

─ A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related
field
─ 5+ years of total experience (3+ years of relevant experience in
product management, preferably within financial services and
asset management environments)
─ Experience in managing product roadmaps, from conception to
launch, and collaborating with cross-functional teams, including
engineering, design, business, and other front- and back-office
teams
─ Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate
technical information to both technical and non-technical
stakeholders
─ Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively and
strategically
─ Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced
development environment

Preferred qualifications:
─ Experience with programming languages such as Python or Java,
and with relational databases such as MS-SQL Server
─ Experience with Agile/Scrum
─ Experience with technical writing and creating technical
documentation
─ Certifications in the financial domain such as CFA or FRM
─ Knowledge of financial markets and trading, including
understanding of financial securities, front and back-office
systems, market data, and industry regulations
─ Experience with trading platforms

─ Exceptional project management skills and ability to manage
multiple projects simultaneously