Head of Product

ElectronX™ is the first U.S.-regulated, direct access electricity derivatives market, offering financial products to address volatile short-term price exposure to electricity. With offices in Chicago and New York City, ElectronX is building the missing financial infrastructure and risk management tools necessary to smooth the path for U.S. energy production, diversification and grid expansion in a time of rapidly increasing power demand. ElectronX is a venture capital-backed startup supported by premier VC partners including Innovation Endeavors, Systemiq Capital, Equinor Ventures, Shell Ventures LLC, DCVC, Amplo, BoxGroup and Lightning Capital.

As a fast-growing company in the highly competitive, quantitative capital markets industry, ElectronX values candidates who are resourceful, curious and adaptable to change. Our cultural focus on innovation requires collaborative and entrepreneurial teammates with the intellectual grit necessary for near- and long-term success.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Product to play a crucial role in driving strategic initiatives across ElectronX's exchange infrastructure. In this 0→1 role, you’ll be responsible for finding product–market fit, making bold strategic bets, and building business lines with a founder-like mindset. This position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of strategic planning, cross-functional leadership, and organizational efficiency.

Own and Execute the Strategic Roadmap

• Own the strategy, roadmap, and execution of ElectronX's strategic initiatives

• Rapidly prioritize and de-prioritize initiatives based on market dynamics, regulatory requirements, and strategic impact

• Develop clear, executable roadmaps that translate complex strategic goals into actionable plans

Drive Cross-Functional Execution

• Lead prioritization and execution across key business functions and company leadership

• Drive high-velocity execution with the ElectronX Engineering team, with an eye towards balancing tradeoffs between time to market and robust design

• Unblock cross-functional barriers and accelerate project velocity

• Identify critical path dependencies and proactively mitigate potential execution risks

Shape Product and Customer Experience

• Align customer feedback with technical architecture, crafting intuitive user experiences that drive engagement and usage

Keep Leadership Aligned and Informed

• Generate actionable intelligence through rigorous performance metrics and risk analysis

• Create transparent communication protocols that keep leadership aligned and informed

• Provide data-driven recommendations that directly inform executive decision-making

• BA/BS in a technical or analytical field (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Analytics, Mathematics, Physics, Applied Sciences, or related)

• 5+ years of product management or adjacent product-building experience

• A 0 to 1 mindset and a low ego, high impact approach to your work

• Strong customer empathy and design thinking

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex information

• Experience in financial markets, energy sector, or regulatory compliance preferred

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to interface at all organizational levels

• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and drive results in a fast-paced environment

• Advanced proficiency in project management tools and data analysis platforms

Nice to have

• You have trading experience, even as an armchair day-trader

• You have experience in energy markets and familiarity with the intricacies of the electricity market

• You have a passion for marketplaces and fintech infrastructure

• You're passionate about clean energy and its intersection with financial markets

• You have a deep understanding of technology infrastructure in financial markets

• Health, vision and dental insurance

• 401K

• Supplemental health and disability insurance

• Unlimited vacation

Equal Opportunity Statement:

ElectronX is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.