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Staff AI Product Manager roles sit at the intersection of machine learning systems and product strategy, making them a strong CPT fit for graduate students in computer science, data science, or business analytics programs. Your DSO must confirm the role is integral to your curriculum before you start.
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Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market. With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 130+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Front Office, Product Owner with strong experience in product management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC and AI-DLC) to join our team. This role sits within our Front Office team, which focuses on clients’ pre-trade needs, including Dodd-Frank compliance requirements, building capabilities across pre-trade workflows, trade entry, and trade execution that identify exposure and surface hedging opportunities; while managing the revenue metrics of the product area. This role requires a candidate to own their product from conception through delivery, working autonomously to prioritize the team’s backlog and clearly articulate the priorities and user impact of our initiatives to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including interest rate FX and Commodity, along with the organization, drive, and collaboration skills needed to keep cross-functional teams aligned. The Product Owner will elaborate epics and user stories, document detailed requirements and acceptance criteria, and actively manage the product backlog in Jira. This role requires excellent communication, the ability to multi-task across concurrent initiatives, and confidence validating that developed functionality meets expectations before presenting it to the broader organization.
What You’ll Do
- Own a product or functionality from conception through delivery, guiding initiatives through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC & AI-DLC) from discovery to release.
- Clearly articulate and develop initiatives, epics, and user stories, documenting detailed requirements and acceptance criteria that define client impact.
- Actively manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira, holding regular grooming sessions with development to maintain at least 3 sprints of ready backlog.
- Collaborate with other teams to align dependent workstreams and ensure seamless, on-time execution of projects.
- Clearly articulate the priorities and user impact of team initiatives, analyzing how they affect client satisfaction and business outcomes, and collaborating with Development to iterate on strategies as needed.
- Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project status, potential risks, and resource requirements.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, acceptance criteria, project plans, and progress reports to facilitate effective tracking and accountability.
- Work independently to drive initiatives forward, validate that developed functionality meets expectations, and present new functionality to the broader organization.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional experience in product management, including experience owning a product or service from conception through delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC & AI-DLC) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including Interest Rate, FX and Commodity derivatives.
- Experience with Jira, actively managing and prioritizing a product backlog.
- Highly organized, driven, and capable of working autonomously.
- Highly skilled collaborator and excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate priorities and the user impact of initiatives to stakeholders.
- Able to multi-task effectively across concurrent projects, and skilled at documenting detailed requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Proficient at rapid prototyping.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering client value.
Location
Remote USA
Benefits
- Base salary, equity, and annual bonus as part of the compensation package
- 40 hours of sick leave
- 18 days of PTO
- Paid parental leave
- 401K contribution at 3%
- Competitive health benefits including HSA & FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability
The expected salary for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay.
Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan contribution, and a generous paid time off policy. As part of Derivative Path’s hiring process, interviews and evaluations may be conducted using AI-assisted technology.
Who We Are
Derivative Path empowers institutions across the capital markets with innovative, AI-driven technology and expert advisory solutions. Our award-winning cloud platform supports banks, credit unions, private equity firms, hedge funds, asset managers, and insurance companies in managing interest rate, FX, and commodity risks, optimizing hedging strategies, and streamlining cross-border payments. With a client base spanning over 250 financial institutions and leading private equity firms, we deliver scalable solutions that enhance risk management and drive operational performance. Through strategic partnerships with Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, FNBO, Q2, and Jack Henry, we provide best-in-class capabilities to help clients achieve their financial objectives in an ever-evolving market. With a team of seasoned professionals comprised of decades of industry experience, Derivative Path offers a flexible, hybrid work environment to its 130+ employees with the ability to work remotely and from one of four offices in San Francisco, New York, Chicago, and Manila. The Company is dedicated to building a diverse environment and has an unwavering commitment to creating a sense of belonging for all employees.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Front Office, Product Owner with strong experience in product management and the software development lifecycle (SDLC and AI-DLC) to join our team. This role sits within our Front Office team, which focuses on clients’ pre-trade needs, including Dodd-Frank compliance requirements, building capabilities across pre-trade workflows, trade entry, and trade execution that identify exposure and surface hedging opportunities; while managing the revenue metrics of the product area. This role requires a candidate to own their product from conception through delivery, working autonomously to prioritize the team’s backlog and clearly articulate the priorities and user impact of our initiatives to key stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including interest rate FX and Commodity, along with the organization, drive, and collaboration skills needed to keep cross-functional teams aligned. The Product Owner will elaborate epics and user stories, document detailed requirements and acceptance criteria, and actively manage the product backlog in Jira. This role requires excellent communication, the ability to multi-task across concurrent initiatives, and confidence validating that developed functionality meets expectations before presenting it to the broader organization.
What You’ll Do
- Own a product or functionality from conception through delivery, guiding initiatives through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC & AI-DLC) from discovery to release.
- Clearly articulate and develop initiatives, epics, and user stories, documenting detailed requirements and acceptance criteria that define client impact.
- Actively manage and prioritize the product backlog in Jira, holding regular grooming sessions with development to maintain at least 3 sprints of ready backlog.
- Collaborate with other teams to align dependent workstreams and ensure seamless, on-time execution of projects.
- Clearly articulate the priorities and user impact of team initiatives, analyzing how they affect client satisfaction and business outcomes, and collaborating with Development to iterate on strategies as needed.
- Maintain transparent communication with stakeholders regarding project status, potential risks, and resource requirements.
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, acceptance criteria, project plans, and progress reports to facilitate effective tracking and accountability.
- Work independently to drive initiatives forward, validate that developed functionality meets expectations, and present new functionality to the broader organization.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of professional experience in product management, including experience owning a product or service from conception through delivery.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related field.
- Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC & AI-DLC) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
- Strong understanding of capital markets and OTC derivatives, including Interest Rate, FX and Commodity derivatives.
- Experience with Jira, actively managing and prioritizing a product backlog.
- Highly organized, driven, and capable of working autonomously.
- Highly skilled collaborator and excellent communicator, able to clearly articulate priorities and the user impact of initiatives to stakeholders.
- Able to multi-task effectively across concurrent projects, and skilled at documenting detailed requirements and acceptance criteria.
- Proficient at rapid prototyping.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering client value.
Location
Remote USA
Benefits
- Base salary, equity, and annual bonus as part of the compensation package
- 40 hours of sick leave
- 18 days of PTO
- Paid parental leave
- 401K contribution at 3%
- Competitive health benefits including HSA & FSA options, life insurance, and short-term disability
The expected salary for this position is $150,000-$170,000 and is eligible for a discretionary bonus and equity. We will consider your skills, experience, and location when determining your pay.
Derivative Path is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on any of the following: race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or gender characteristic, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.
Derivative Path offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plan contribution, and a generous paid time off policy. As part of Derivative Path’s hiring process, interviews and evaluations may be conducted using AI-assisted technology.
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Does a Staff AI Product Manager role qualify as an integral part of my curriculum for CPT?
It depends on your specific program and how you frame the connection. Graduate programs in computer science, data science, product management, or business analytics are most likely to satisfy the integral-part requirement for this role. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring a copy of the job description and map it to specific courses or program learning outcomes before your appointment.
Can I do CPT as a Staff AI Product Manager at a startup without an HR or immigration team?
Yes, but it requires more legwork on your end. Smaller employers may not know how to issue a CPT-compliant offer letter. You'll need to guide them on what details to include: your start date, the role title, the work location, and confirmation that you're working under F-1 CPT authorization. Your DSO's office often has a template you can share with the employer.
How do I find Staff AI Product Manager employers who are comfortable with CPT students?
Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with Labor Condition Application filing history in AI and product roles. Employers who've filed LCAs before are already familiar with work authorization requirements and are less likely to withdraw an offer when they learn you're on F-1 CPT. This avoids wasted time on employers who panic at the mention of immigration paperwork.
Does CPT for a Staff AI Product Manager role affect my OPT eligibility after graduation?
Full-time CPT for 12 months or more eliminates your OPT eligibility entirely, so track your cumulative full-time CPT carefully. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not affect OPT regardless of duration. Staff AI PM roles are typically full-time, so confirm your total CPT usage with your DSO before accepting any offer.
What should I expect during the CPT authorization process for a Staff AI PM role at a large tech employer?
Large employers often route CPT requests through a recruiting coordinator or HR generalist who may not be familiar with the process. Expect to provide your DSO authorization letter, your updated I-20, and sometimes a brief explanation of what CPT is. Budget at least two to three weeks between offer acceptance and your target start date to allow time for both your school's processing and the employer's internal approval steps.