Exasol is the world’s fastest analytics database, trusted by the world’s most ambitious organizations. Built for speed and flexibility, it can analyze billions of rows in seconds and run high-performance analytics securely – whether in the cloud or on-premises. Need to scale your analytics function? Simple pricing makes it easy. Want to deliver frictionless insights? Automatic self-indexing tunes performance for optimal results. And you don’t have to wait - Exasol fits into any data environment, so you can get started right away.
Exasol’s Analytics Engine accelerates insights from the world’s data. It is purpose-built to handle the most demanding data workloads at an unmatched price / performance ratio. Our in-memory, massively parallel processing (MPP) technology, is specifically designed for analytics, enabling businesses to turn data into actionable insights.
At Exasol, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in data analytics, and we are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our team and help shape the future of data technology. Join our diverse, remote-first team where more than 30+ languages (and counting!) are spoken, and every voice is valued. We are looking for passionate individuals who thrive on collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to help shape the future of data technology.
We are seeking a strategic and technically astute Senior Product Manager to lead Exasol’s innovation in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) vertical. You will shape Exasol’s position in the modern data ecosystem, with a specific focus on data lakehouse architecture, advanced analytics, and high-performance computing as they apply to financial institutions.
Your mandate will include aligning Exasol’s capabilities to the nuanced needs of banks, insurance firms, hedge funds, and capital markets institutions within the DACH region. This role demands not only a strong grasp of the sector’s unique regulatory and architectural landscapes but also go-to-market experience, product strategy, and the ability to challenge assumptions around product-market fit.
Key Responsibilities
* FSI Market Leadership : Be the go-to expert on the evolving data needs of banks, insurers, hedge funds, capital investment firms, and high-speed trading environments.
* Product Strategy : Shape the product roadmap for the FSI vertical by integrating regulatory requirements, technology trends (data mesh, real-time analytics, ML / AI), and customer feedback.
* Technology Alignment : Position Exasol’s query engine in the broader data ecosystem across modern architectures such as data lakehouse, cloud-native analytics, and on-prem as well as hybrid data stacks.
* Customer Engagement : Collaborate deeply with C-level executives, CTOs, and data leaders at FSI customers to co-develop impactful solutions and validate product direction.
* Sales Enablement : Equip GTM teams with compelling messaging, playbooks, and training to drive revenue and adoption in target accounts.
* Competitive Positioning : Lead deep market and competitor analyses to inform pricing, packaging, and positioning strategies for FSI use cases.
* Go-to-market : Be the owner for the go-to-market motion and orchestrate a cross-functional team to achieve business goals.
* Industry Evangelism : Represent Exasol at FSI events, industry panels, and analyst briefings as a thought leader on modern financial data platforms.
* Cross-Functional Leadership : Serve as a key liaison between engineering, marketing, sales, and customer success to ensure cohesive execution.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
* Language Requirements : German (native speaking), English.
* 5+ years in product, solution, or data strategy roles in FSI, with direct experience in banks, insurance, hedge funds, capital markets, or trading platforms.
* 5+ years in B2B product management or solution leadership, with proven GTM collaboration.
* Demonstrable success developing and executing solutions for data warehousing, advanced analytics, and / or high-performance analytical workloads.
* Familiarity with lakehouse architecture, analytical query engines, data warehousing, cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP), and AI / ML integration.
* Strong grasp of FSI-specific architecture, data governance, compliance frameworks (e.g., BaFin, GDPR), and security requirements.
* Outstanding communicator and confident public speaker
* Strong stakeholder management across technical and non-technical audiences
* Analytical mindset with ability to balance product vision and pragmatic execution
Preferred Qualifications
* Prior experience with Exasol or other high-performance analytical query engines
* Knowledge of trade surveillance, portfolio risk modeling, actuarial analysis, or similar FSI analytics use cases
* Experience in highly regulated environments within DACH.
Travel & Location
* Willingness to travel across EMEA for customer engagements, internal meetings, and industry events.
* Flexible remote working, with preference for candidates located in Germany, Spain, or the UK. Employment in other EMEA countries will be through an Employer of Record.
How We Work atExasol
* Own Your Impact : At Exasol, you are not just a cog in the machine; you will step into immediate ownership of projects, driving them forward with a refreshing level of autonomy.
* Thrive in a Global Team : Join a vibrant, international community where diversity is celebrated, collaboration is key, and feedback fuels growth.
* Learn, Grow, Lead : We are invested in your development! Continuous knowledge-sharing, "Coffee and Learn" sessions, exciting events, and dedicated leadership programs empower you to soar.
* Work on Your Terms : Flexibility is the name of the game! Enjoy adaptable hours, remote options, and "workcations" for the ultimate work-life balance.
* Growth That Goes Beyond the Office : Dive into a comprehensive onboarding experience, fun team events, and a deep commitment to diversity and sustainability. We care about your holistic well-being.
* Rewards that Matter : Monthly home office allowance, volunteering options, floating days, and secure pension plans (location-dependent) prove we value your contributions.
Our values drive our unique and inclusive culture; discover how they shape your Exasol experience. Learn more about our core values at Exasol.
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Exasol is a proud equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment and therefore base all our employment selection decisions, within all aspects of our business, on experience, skill, and integrity. We strongly encourage applicants from all walks to life to apply for our positions, irrespective of age, sex, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc.
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