[Remote] Product Manager, Quant Platform

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. YipitData is a leading market research and analytics firm focused on the disruptive economy. They are seeking a Product Manager for their Quant Platform to define and scale the product, turning proprietary datasets into standardized, client-ready products for systematic investors.ResponsibilitiesDefine and own the product spec for our factor library - including factor definitions, universe/coverage rules, methodology notes, historical evidence packs, factor exposure files, QA frameworks, and update cadenceBuild and scale a standardized factor taxonomy (e.g., growth factors, acceleration/inflection factors, surprise/revision-type factors) across multiple proprietary datasetsCollaborate with our quant research team to perform deep diligence on datasets and publish high-alpha signal research, translating raw research into repeatable, productized factor pipelinesSequence the factor library from an initial constrained beta toward a complete library with traditional baseline factor models, alt-data factors, and incremental attribution frameworksTake quant researcher signal research and collaborate with engineering partners to turn insights into repeatable, scalable factor computation and delivery pipelinesDefine product requirements for factor infrastructure - including reference data dependencies, standardized identifiers, automated QA, and monitoring systemsOwn the product-side accountability for ensuring factor pipelines are highly stable, accurate, and delivered on a consistent frequencyConduct deep customer research to understand key systematic end-user needs, feed architecture designs, integration requirements, and backtesting workflowsTranslate customer insights into a product build and prioritization pipeline that serves the full spectrum of quant buyers - from large systematic multi-managers running bespoke models to smaller funds consuming pre-packaged signalsSupport pricing, packaging, and competitive positioning decisions for quant products in partnership with GTM teamsPartner closely with our revenue and product marketing teams to build GTM plans for signals and bring them to market - including client-ready case studies, evidence packs, and methodology documentationShare ARR and P&L accountability alongside Product Specialists / Product Enablement partners for the quant products you ownCollaborate with Product Specialists (our product-sales translators) to enable sales motions, support client conversations, and scale enablement across the quant product portfolioPartner with Engineering on technical approach, scaled infrastructure, delivery architecture, and reliability - you own strategy and direction; engineering owns implementationWork closely with Quant Researchers, who function as a key internal customer providing research requirements, content, and deliverables for the external quant end marketCoordinate with Feed Operations on day-to-day delivery, incident management, and operational improvementsPartner with the CS team (who own feed retention and renewal) to drive retention, expansion, and client satisfactionSkills8+ years of product management experience, with a strong preference for experience building products for buy-side systematic / quantitative usersDeep familiarity with the quant / systematic investing workflow - including factor construction, backtesting, signal evaluation, and portfolio constructionExperience defining and shipping data-intensive or quantitative products - factor feeds, signal libraries, analytics platforms, or similarStrong ability to translate between quantitative research and product/engineering requirements - you can read a research paper and turn it into a product specProven ability to work cross-functionally across research, engineering, sales, and marketing in a high-growth environmentExcellent customer research skills - you know how to run discovery with sophisticated quant buyers and synthesize feedback into product decisionsStrong commercial instinct - comfort with ARR accountability, pricing strategy, and competitive positioningExperience at a quantitative hedge fund, systematic asset manager, or alternative data provider serving the quant buy-sideFamiliarity with alternative data (transaction data, web traffic, app data, email receipts, B2B spend, etc.) and how it's used in systematic strategiesUnderstanding of factor model frameworks (e.g., Barra, Axioma, or proprietary risk models) and how alpha signals are evaluated relative to traditional factorsExperience building or managing data delivery infrastructure - APIs, flat file feeds, cloud delivery, or data platformsComfort with Python, SQL, or similar tools for data exploration (you don't need to be a quant, but you should be able to dig into data)BenefitsFlexible work hoursFlexible vacationA generous 401K matchParental leaveTeam eventsWellness budgetLearning reimbursementEquityCompany OverviewYipitData is a market research firm that provides detailed insights and reports based on alternative data. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://yipitdata.com.