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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product management for derivatives, focusing on futures and prediction markets, with a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and market structure. Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and drive product strategy while ensuring operational efficiency and adherence to CFTC/NFA standards.
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Product ManagementCFTC/NFA ComplianceFutures and Prediction MarketsTechnical Background with APIsFinancial Services Experience
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Hard Skills
Product StrategyMarket AnalysisRegulatory RequirementsProduct Roadmap DevelopmentOperational Efficiency MetricsDerivatives Product DevelopmentBuild-vs-Buy AnalysisCustomer EngagementRisk ManagementTrading-Risk Workflows
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration AbilitiesBusiness Acumen
Certifications & Qualifications
NFA Series 3
Industry Keywords
FCM Market StructureListed Derivatives LandscapeFintechBroker-DealerPrime Brokerage Workflows
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Define and drive new product initiatives and manage a portfolio of existing products across Alpaca Derivatives, the firm's regulated FCM
- Create and deliver the roadmap for futures and prediction markets features
- Collaborate with internal management and business stakeholders across Alpaca
- Shape product strategy for launching and scaling Alpaca's FCM and bringing listed futures and prediction markets onto the platform
- Own derivatives products, focusing on listed futures and prediction markets
- Analyze ROI, market competition, regulatory requirements, and build-vs-buy scenarios across venues, clearing, and execution
- Contribute to product roadmap and strategy with focus on FCM launch readiness, CFTC/NFA-compliant features, and partner demand
- Write product requirements and work with engineers to execute builds meeting regulatory, exchange, and clearing standards
- Lead customer and partner calls around derivatives process and product issues
- Participate in engagements with the CFTC, NFA, exchanges, and clearing organizations
- Report product status and results to internal and external stakeholders, regional partners, and institutional clients
- Improve derivatives operational efficiency and own metrics focused on margin, clearing, settlement, and trading-risk workflows
- Collaborate with operations, risk, and compliance teams to integrate Alpaca's platform with FCM market infrastructure
- Perform ad hoc duties and projects as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Strong understanding of CFTC and NFA frameworks, FCM market structure, and the listed derivatives landscape
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, finance, or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience in Product Management, Engineering, Consulting, and/or starting a startup, preferably within financial services, fintech, or derivatives
- Demonstrated interest and experience in futures, prediction markets, listed derivatives, or adjacent trading / brokerage infrastructure
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with excellent collaboration abilities
- Business acumen to understand tradeoffs between stakeholders and technology feasibility with time and budget constraints
- Experience and background working on and developing futures, prediction markets, or other listed derivatives products
- Technical background working with APIs, particularly in financial services or trading platforms
- NFA Series 3 (or the ability to obtain it), or other CFTC/NFA-recognized credentials
- Experience launching or operating inside an FCM, DCM, DCO, or other regulated derivatives venue
- Familiarity with portfolio margin, cross-asset margin, institutional execution, or Prime Brokerage-adjacent workflows
- Experience working at a fintech, startup, broker-dealer, FCM, or exchange
- Knowledge of prediction market structure, event-contract design, and the regulatory overlay that sits on top of it
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive Salary & Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
- Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card