Chicago based FIX Product Manager

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Trading Technologies international inc. (TT) is a cutting edge, profitable software development firm committed to providing robust, reliable trading systems to professional derivatives traders and brokers. We pioneered electronic trading when we were founded 10 years ago. Today TT is the leading provider of order entry software for professional derivatives traders. Due to tremendous growth in annualized revenues (76% in 2002 and 77% in 2003) we are expanding our organization. TT is committed to building a company where highly talented, challenge-hungry people thrive. Therefore, we invest heavily in employee satisfaction. We offer a competitive salary, stock options, medical and dental benefits, commute to work and health club subsidies, 401(k) plan and other employee-focused programs. TT is looking for candidates that put forth a serious effort for a serious reward!

Ten Great Reasons to Work at TT:

  1. Entrepreneurial, fast-paced environment where serious effort results in serious reward.
  2. Ranked the best software company to work for in Chicago by Chicago magazine and #3 among all Chicago area employers.
  3. Ranked by Deloitte and Touche as one of Chicagoland¡¦s fastest growing tech companies for four consecutive years.
  4. Volume share leader among futures order-entry software providers.
  5. Cutting-edge technology.
  6. Stock options for all full-time employees.
  7. Global monthly bonus program based on sales achievements.
  8. Liberal PTO and holiday policy.
  9. Breakfast, beverages and snacks provided by the company¡Kand dinner if you work late.
  10. Relaxed ¡§shorts and sandals¡¨ environment.

We are seeking a highly motivated FIX Product Manager to join our Product Management department. This position will be responsible for the managing and supporting FIX and Financial Gateway products.

Responsibilities:

„X Manage FIX products through the Life Cycle Process consistent with documented processes.
„X Ability to product high quality, detailed requirements and specification documents for FIX products.
„X Assist in managing relationships with third-party FIX developers for FIX Bridge development effort.
„X Gain knowledge of the exchanges connecting through FIX Gateway.
„X Participate in FIX Protocol committee to keep up with the changes in the FIX specifications.
„X Perform competitive analysis as part of product planning efforts.
„X Interaction with engineering for detailed definition of the product.
„X Provide support for existing and potential customers based on the support model for FIX products.
„X Maintain forums and information exchange process for customers for our FIX products.
„X Support Market communication related activities.
„X Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interact with customers, peers, and management.
„X Good listening and interviewing skills; ability to elicit customer requirements, take detailed notes, pose relevant questions and understand the overall picture.

Requirements:
„X Successful candidate will bring at least 4 years of increasing experience in product management in the financial industry with at least 2-3 years of recent experience in FIX related product.
„X Experience and knowledge of FIX Protocol and specification.
„X Extremely driven individual that is able to successfully set priorities, drive decisions, and get closure on recommendations and issues with internal and external parties.
„X Strong product champion.
„X Experience working closely with customers, sales, support, and engineering.
„X Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills.
„X Strong verbal and written communication skills.
„X Has crafted numerous product requirements documents, and written a number of product plans.
„X Structured, organized, methodical thinker; persistent, creative, tenacious work ethic.


222 South Riverside Plaza #1100
Chicago, Il. 60606