Junior Product Manager / Business Analyst

About Opniscience

• Opniscience is building the operating system for institutional investors in private markets.
• Today, private markets are run on Excel, PDFs, emails, and fragmented systems. Opniscience replaces this with a single platform for onboarding, data aggregation, reporting, and analytics — powered by automation and AI.
• We work with leading investment firms, family offices, and fund administrators to modernize how private markets operate.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Junior Product Manager / Business Analyst to work directly with founders, engineers, and clients to help design and build the platform. This is a high-impact, early-career role ideal for someone who wants to learn product management, work on real-world problems, and grow quickly in a startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

Translate Business Needs into Product Requirements

• Work with clients (LPs, OCIOs, fund admins) to understand workflows
• Break down complex processes into structured requirements
• Write clear product specs and user stories

Support Product Development

• Collaborate with engineers to clarify requirements and iterate on features
• Assist in prioritizing features based on impact and strategy
• Collaborate with Engineers and UI/UX

Data & Workflow Analysis

• Map data flows across private markets (GPs, fund admins, LPs)
• Help define data models, dashboards, and reporting structures

Testing & Quality Assurance

• Test features before release
• Identify bugs and usability issues

Client Support & Delivery

• Assist with onboarding new clients
• Support demos and product implementations
• Support client call preps for trainings, workshops, demos, and recurring project discussion
• Prepare and update project plans and weekly project communications

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or graduating soon)
• Preferred fields: Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, unstructured environment

Preferred (Not Required)

• Internship experience in consulting, finance, or tech
• Basic understanding of financial markets or private equity
• Familiarity with Excel / Google Sheets
• Exposure to tools like SQL, Figma, Jira, or Notion

What We Look For

• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Ability to break down complex problems
• Strong ownership mindset
• Interest in building products, not just analyzing

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience building a product from the ground up
• Exposure to private markets and financial technology
• Direct mentorship from founders
• Opportunity to grow into a Product Manager role

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity participation
• High-growth career opportunity