Senior Product Manager - Platform (Hybrid)

About Us

Sydecar is on a mission to transform the world of private markets. Our goal is to make these markets more accessible, transparent, and liquid, and we're achieving this by revolutionizing the way investment vehicles are created and executed.

At Sydecar, we're not just a platform; we're a trusted partner in venture capital. We're dedicated to simplifying and standardizing the private investing experience, empowering capital allocators to discover and support visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future.

Our platform is designed with ease and efficiency in mind. We take care of all the behind-the-scenes tasks, from automating banking, ensuring compliance, handling contracts, managing taxes, to streamlining reporting. This leaves investors the freedom to concentrate on what matters most: making valuable deals and nurturing meaningful relationships.

Join us at Sydecar, as we lead the charge in revolutionizing private investing.

Location: NYC or SF

About the opportunity

Sydecar is seeking a Senior Product Manager to lead our mission of enabling thousands of new investors to do what they do best — identify and back entrepreneurs who are changing the world.

In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of the product experience for our Platform Team, owning mission critical infrastructure that will support all of our products and users. If you are passionate about building the infrastructure to power private markets, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco or New York City with in-office attendance of two days per week.

What  you'll do

• In collaboration with a design and engineering team you will power our core products and build out tooling for internal users, including experiences such as currency support, banking redundancy, and operations. 

• Manage the Platform Team’s roadmap by driving discussion and alignment relative to prioritization, resource allocation, and strategic goals.

• Model and shape a best in class product development process, from ideation, to validation,  to launch, and post-launch analysis.

• Strengthen your understanding of the fintech industry, private market landscape, and competitive trends to ensure our products remain a leader in our space.

• Conduct market research and collect customer feedback to identify pain points and opportunities for future product development efforts.

• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, including C-suite executives and clients, by  effectively communicating and aligning on product strategies, prioritization, and ensure all stakeholders understand the roadmap and its rationale.

What  we're looking for

• Experience in a formal Product Management role working with design and software engineering teams on a complex software solution.

• 2+ years experience as a Product Manager in fintech or financial services.

• Experience with financial systems  database architecture.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

• A collaborative Product Manager who thrives in cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders and contributing across all aspects of product development.

• A curious problem-solver eager to learn about alternative investments, deeply understand customer pain points, and turn insights into action.

• A data-driven thinker who prioritizes user feedback, validates ideas, and measures impact through key metrics.

• A clear communicator who articulates both the “why” and “what,” using storytelling to drive alignment.

• A strategic prioritizer who makes informed decisions with limited information and aligns teams on goals from backlog to roadmap.

• A detail-oriented executor who anticipates edge cases and approaches problem-solving with rigor.

• A process-driven professional who applies best practices to ensure consistency, quality, and efficiency in execution.

• A systems thinker who understands both the big picture and its individual parts, solving logic problems through data analysis, workflow mapping, and scalable solutions.

• Bonus points if you have experience in, or are knowledgeable about, alternative investments, fund accounting, or private markets transactions.

• Bonus points if you have prior experience in working with APIs.

You’ll enjoy these benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus program

• PTO and sick leave

• Generously covered medical, dental, vision

• Stock options program

• 401k program with 4% employer match

• Personal data plan reimbursement

• Annual professional development stipend

• Annual wellness stipend

• Workspace allotment

• Commuter benefits

• Life insurance

• Parental leave for all employees

Sydecar’s values

Our values are important to the way we live and work at Sydecar. They guide our priorities, behaviors and interactions.

Ownership

We are committed to and proud of our work and growth. We hold ourselves accountable for achieving our goals. 

Excellence

We set and exceed ambitious goals through ownership, data-driven decisions, and rigorous execution.

Humility

We value feedback and recognize that growth comes from learning from each other and our experiences.

Win Together

We are driven by a passion for winning and we champion the success of our team members, our customers, and our partners.

Sydecar is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Sydecar are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Sydecar will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Sydecar encourages applicants of all ages.