Vice President, POM Technical Product Management II

at  BNY Mellon

Overview
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Lead API Product Manager to join our Product Management team. This role is located in Manchester and is Hybrid.
As a Lead API Product Manager, you will play a critical role in defining, developing, and managing the lifecycle of our API products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, design, sales, and customer support, to ensure our APIs meet market demands and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience in API product management, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and compelling product strategies.

EMPLOYER DESCRIPTION:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world’s financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It’s the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers

IN THIS ROLE, YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT IN THE FOLLOWING WAYS:

Manage the entire API product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch optimization ensuring services are scalable, secure, and easy to use.
Collaborate closely with the API engineering team on key elements of API design and principles such as intuitive naming, consistent patterns, versioning, etc.
Prioritize API features and enhancements based on customer feedback, usage data, and business impact.
Work closely with engineering and product teams to define business/technical requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Engage with customers, directly or indirectly, to understand their needs, pain points, and how they use APIs.
Utilize and metrics to measure the success of API products and drive continuous improvement.
Conduct A/B testing, user research, and data analysis to validate product hypotheses and iterate on features.
Ensure comprehensive and clear documentation for internal teams and external API users.
Communicate product changes, updates, and best practices to customers and stakeholders.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE’RE SEEKING THE FOLLOWING:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Business, or related field; MBA is a plus.
Experience in product management, with a recent focus on APIs or developer-focused products
Experience in banking/finance, industry standards and payments domain
Proven track record of successfully launching and managing API products.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform product decisions.
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, SDKs, modern architecture patterns, and related technologies
Experience working with developer communities and third-party developers.
Knowledge of API best practices and compliance standards.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards:
America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
“Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023