Lead API Product Manager - Vice President

BNY Mellon; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

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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're seeking a future team member for the role of Lead API Product Manager - Vice President to join our Treasury Services Product Management team. This role is located in London 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.