Ironbeam is a futures brokerage and technology firm based in downtown Chicago. We provide traders and introducing brokers with advanced electronic trading platforms, robust market access, and superior customer service. As a fully registered FCM (Futures Commission Merchant), we’re focused on building technology-driven solutions that make futures trading faster, smarter, and more intuitive.
General Description We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Product Manager / Business Analyst to lead the development and enhancement of Ironbeam’s trading technology and operational systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the futures trading industry, combined with expertise in business analytics, data-driven decision making, and product lifecycle management.
You will serve as the bridge between business, technology, and operations — translating strategic goals and user needs into actionable product requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of enhancements that improve user experience, system performance, and business outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead product strategy, development, and delivery for Ironbeam’s trading platform and related systems.
Collaborate with trading, compliance, risk, operations, and IT teams to identify business needs and translate them into clear functional and technical requirements.
Define, prioritize, and manage product roadmaps, backlogs, and feature releases.
Analyze trading workflows and data to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and client satisfaction improvements.
Develop business cases for new initiatives supported by data-driven insights.
Serve as product owner in Agile development cycles, writing user stories and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and post-release analysis to measure impact and guide continuous improvement.
Stay informed about industry regulations, exchange initiatives, and competitive trends in futures trading technology.
Create documentation, reports, and visualizations for executive and operational use.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).
5+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or related roles within the futures trading, brokerage, or financial technology industries.
Strong understanding of the futures markets, trading workflows, and FCM operations.
Demonstrated experience defining and delivering technology products from concept to launch.
Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience working with development teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking and execution.
Why Join Ironbeam
Opportunity to directly influence the evolution of Ironbeam’s trading platform and client technology.
Collaborative, fast-paced environment in the heart of Chicago’s financial district.
Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
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General Description We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Product Manager / Business Analyst to lead the development and enhancement of Ironbeam’s trading technology and operational systems. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of the futures trading industry, combined with expertise in business analytics, data-driven decision making, and product lifecycle management.
You will serve as the bridge between business, technology, and operations — translating strategic goals and user needs into actionable product requirements, and ensuring timely delivery of enhancements that improve user experience, system performance, and business outcomes.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Lead product strategy, development, and delivery for Ironbeam’s trading platform and related systems.
Collaborate with trading, compliance, risk, operations, and IT teams to identify business needs and translate them into clear functional and technical requirements.
Define, prioritize, and manage product roadmaps, backlogs, and feature releases.
Analyze trading workflows and data to identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, and client satisfaction improvements.
Develop business cases for new initiatives supported by data-driven insights.
Serve as product owner in Agile development cycles, writing user stories and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
Conduct user acceptance testing (UAT) and post-release analysis to measure impact and guide continuous improvement.
Stay informed about industry regulations, exchange initiatives, and competitive trends in futures trading technology.
Create documentation, reports, and visualizations for executive and operational use.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business Analytics, Data Science, Finance, Economics, or a related field (Master’s degree a plus).
5+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, or related roles within the futures trading, brokerage, or financial technology industries.
Strong understanding of the futures markets, trading workflows, and FCM operations.
Demonstrated experience defining and delivering technology products from concept to launch.
Advanced analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel, SQL, or data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).
Experience working with development teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to balance technical detail with strategic thinking and execution.
Why Join Ironbeam
Opportunity to directly influence the evolution of Ironbeam’s trading platform and client technology.
Collaborative, fast-paced environment in the heart of Chicago’s financial district.
Competitive compensation and benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
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