Head of Product - Cables Finance

Shift Markets began in the traditional finance world, as a leader in the FX space. Sensing the seismic shifts taking place in the financial industry, and the disruptive power of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, we made it our mission to make these decentralized trends accessible to every business, from market leaders to small retailers. Their transition into the crypto, blockchain, and Web3 space has centered on the development and deployment of seamless enterprise and Web3 solutions. By offering implementation and consultation services beyond their product range, they ensure that every business gets the solutions that fit their needs, and fit within their existing tech stack.

Introduction

Cables Finance is seeking a Head of Product to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of our groundbreaking perpetual futures trading platform. Cables Finance is revolutionizing the foreign exchange industry by transitioning it to the blockchain in a secure, efficient, and user-friendly environment, building innovative Decentralized Finance (DeFi) trading solutions. This role is a unique opportunity to build a transformative product from the ground up, directly shaping its features, user experience, and market impact.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a roadmap for the perpetual futures trading platform, prioritizing features based on business value, technical feasibility, and user needs.
• Work alongside developers to implement advanced trading features such as new order types, leveraged positions, cross-margin systems, and liquidation engines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, marketing, and growth, to ensure effective product development, rollout, and execution of a comprehensive go-to-market plan.
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, and compliance with DeFi standards.
• Define and communicate product requirements and user stories, incorporating market research and feedback to guide decisions, and continuously monitor user insights to refine trading features and improve the overall experience.
• Conduct competitive analysis of DeFi perpetual trading platforms like GMX, dYdX, and similar.
• Build strategies to attract liquidity providers and integrate with existing DeFi ecosystems.
• Lead the end-to-end product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing iteration.
• Track key performance metrics and use data-driven insights to optimize post-launch features.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the product development process.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Product Manager in blockchain, DeFi, or financial technology.
• Strong knowledge of DeFi trading systems, including perpetual futures, leveraged positions, and liquidation processes.
• Familiarity with on-chain trading platforms like GMX, dYdX, or similar.
• Experience designing trading-related features, such as advanced order types, margin mechanics, and scalable trading engines.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and make trade-offs in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge of the FX or financial services industry.
• Knowledge of common design patterns utilized by decentralized exchanges and liquidity pools.

Benefits

• Be at the forefront of innovation in the dynamic and rapidly evolving DeFi industry.
• Lead the creation of a transformative product with the potential to redefine decentralized trading.
• Join a remote-first team that values collaboration, flexibility, and impact-driven innovation.
• Competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional growth.

About Company

Shift Markets began in the traditional finance world, as a leader in the FX space. Sensing the seismic shifts taking place in the financial industry, and the disruptive power of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, we made it our mission to make these decentralized trends accessible to every business, from market leaders to small retailers. Their transition into the crypto, blockchain, and Web3 space has centered on the development and deployment of seamless enterprise and Web3 solutions. By offering implementation and consultation services beyond their product range, they ensure that every business gets the solutions that fit their needs, and fit within their existing tech stack.

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