Job Description:
Hoodwinked is Blockhouse's new retail trading analytics product, designed to empower retail traders with advanced tools to optimize their trading strategies and reduce hidden costs. We are seeking a Technical Project Manager with trading experience to oversee the development and continuous improvement of Hoodwinked.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Oversight: Manage the end-to-end development of the Hoodwinked product, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic goals.
Data Analysis: Utilize Python (pandas and numpy) to perform basic data analysis, create insights, and support the development of trading analytics.
Wireframing and Prototyping: Design and wireframe new features and product enhancements, ensuring user-centric design and functionality.
Chart and Report Creation: Develop and refine charts and trade reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance for retail traders.
Collaboration: Work closely with developers, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless product development and improvement.
Project Management: Use project management software (Linear) to track progress, manage tasks, and communicate updates to the team.
Continuous Improvement: Identify areas for improvement within the product and work proactively to implement solutions.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Python, specifically with pandas and numpy for data analysis. Experience with wireframing tools and project management software.
Trading Experience: Understanding of trading concepts and experience in the trading environment.
Analytical Skills: Strong analytical abilities to perform data analysis and generate actionable insights.
Communication: Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and quality of charts, reports, and product features.
Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently and drive projects to completion with minimal supervision.
Location: Based in NYC (preferred but not required).
Why You Should Join Us:
Innovative Environment: Be part of a team at the forefront of retail trading analytics, driving financial innovation and helping retail traders succeed.
Expert Team: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry, fostering an environment that values bold ideas and innovative solutions.
Professional Growth: Benefit from a company culture that promotes continuous learning, career development, and work-life balance.
Compensation: Equity only compensation. In-person perks for NYC-based employees include daily free lunch and weekly company bonding events.
If you are passionate about trading, have strong technical and project management skills, and are eager to contribute to the development of a cutting-edge retail trading analytics product, join us at Hoodwinked. Together, we will empower retail traders to achieve their financial goals.
