The Company

Markit is a financial information services company with over 1,000 employees in Europe, North America and Asia.  Over 1,000 financial institutions use our independent services to manage risk, improve operational efficiency and meet regulatory requirements.

Duties and Accountabilities

• Work with top 25 equity derivatives dealers globally to cement Markit in its position as the number one OTC equity derivatives post trade processing venue
• Work with clients to understand new requirements, prioritize these, manage production of specifications
• Manage ongoing relationships with these banks, and the most important buy-side clients for EQD
• Liaise with industry bodies and groups to understand the marketplace and changes in the trade processing environment (e.g. ISDA, AMF, OMG).
• Represent Markit's expertise within the industry by speaking at conferences
• Support sales staff for client pitches, solutions development, and in-depth product advice where required
• Liaise globally with other groups in Markit Trade Processing to maximize take-up and revenue for equity derivatives clients, especially Sales, Technology, Customer Services and Client On-boarding
• Work with other product managers within the MTP group to coordinate product development across asset classes, and customer types (sell side, buy side, brokers, administrators)
• Manage staff within the equity derivatives product management team which you head (situated in London and NY, potentially Asia in the future)
• Report status, progress, and metrics for equity derivative product to management and peers

Business Competencies

• Knowledge of financial markets and OTC Derivatives is required
• Good understanding of the mechanics of OTC Equity Derivative Products
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• Prior experience in working with clients
• Some experience in managing or involvement in technology projects
• Prior product management experience a plus
• Some familiarity with OTC documentation (Masters, MCA, confirmations) a plus
• Graduate preferred in finance/ numerical discipline
• Man management desirable
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Strong problem solving skills
• Service driven with extremely strong customer orientation

Personal Competencies

• Able to inspire confidence with clients, colleagues and team
• Self-starter who can “own” projects and work independently when needed
• Exceptional energy, drive and stamina
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing situations
• Strong work ethic
• Strong communication skills and extremely high degree of professionalism
• Strong team player who is comfortable working at all levels of the business
• Strongly identifies with corporate vision and personally aligns with both corporate and product short and long term goals

The Contact

Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to careers.na@markit.com citing "Vice President, Senior Product Manager, Equities" in the subject line.