Associate Engineer - Finance & People Technology

At Ledgy, we’re on a mission to make Europe a powerhouse of entrepreneurship by building a modern, tech-driven equity management and financial reporting platform for private and public companies. In 2026, we aim to be the leading provider for European IPOs and reporting for share-based payments. We are a value-based company with a core focus on being humble, transparent, ambitious and impactful, all in order to delivery the best experience for our customers and end users. We are proud to partner with some of the world’s leading investors. New Enterprise Associates led our $22m Series B round in 2022, with Philip Chopin joining Sequoia’s Luciana Lixandru on our board. We were founded in Switzerland in 2017 and today we operate globally from offices in Zurich and London. We encourage diversity and are an international team coming from 26 different countries and speaking 25 different languages.   ABOUT THE ROLE: As a Staff Product Manager (reporting into the Head of Product) your job is to help us make equity work for our customers. Your primary focus will be to scale the most foundational parts of our platform as we expand across new markets globally and move upmarket to serve the largest public businesses: equity types, transactions, calculations and trading integrations for public companies. You will balance simplicity and flexibility while ensuring data accuracy and driving adoption of these core components through our customers and other teams. AT LEDGY YOU WILL: * Define the vision and strategy for the heart of our product (transactions & effects, equity types, trading), in collaboration with product and engineering leadership * Define, plan, and execute a roadmap to bring our equity and cap table management to the next level so that finance and legal teams can trust their equity data is accurate and compliant * Run discovery to develop deep expertise in equity structures across Ledgy's core markets * Collaborate with product leadership on strategy, balancing enterprise delivery milestones with longer-term platform investments * Partner with Design, Engineering, and SMEs to write clear specifications and manage delivery in an agile setting * Contribute to Ledgy's PM best practices, and model high AI fluency, using AI tools to move faster and work smarter across research, documentation, and delivery * Define and track success metrics for your team's initiatives, balancing enterprise delivery milestones with broader product KPIs IN THE FIRST 30 DAYS: * Be paired with an onboarding buddy who will introduce you to the world of equity management as well as the whole Ledgy team * Get to know the Equity Foundations team engineers, design and domain experts * Understand the complexity, breadth and depth of Ledgy as a platform * Watch call recordings, shadow customer & prospect calls and get in front of your first real customer * Start contributing to roadmap discussions with guidance from team members IN THE FIRST 60 DAYS: * Develop a deep understanding of the regulatory and business requirements our customers face, including those around trading and brokerage integrations * Fully master Ledgy's value proposition, understand our product capabilities and competitive landscape * Understand the data models and key architectural patterns that power Ledgy and their dependencies * Take ownership of key features and product initiatives * Lead sprint planning and collaborate on technical specifications IN THE FIRST 90 DAYS: * Help shape the technical and product direction of our core product * Create a vision to power the evolution of our platform to support enterprise-scale customers with a global footprint that balances simplicity and flexibility while ensuring data accuracy * Engaged with our integration partners and run RFPs to find new ones that helps expand our coverage across markets (e.g. new brokers or payment processors) * Contribute to PM best practices THE JOB IS A GREAT FIT IF YOU: * Have a minimum of 8+ years of product management experience, ideally in B2B SaaS with significant time spent in enterprise-facing roles * Understand financial systems and compliance frameworks * Have scaled complex products across jurisdictions in regulated or compliance heavy spaces (e.g. banking, payroll, etc). You don’t shy away from detailed legal documentation and specs * Are a fast learner and have a strong technical understanding and passion to solve deep problems * Think horizontally, can easily spot dependencies and seek opportunities to improve the platform holistically * Experience owning third-party integrations (APIs, partner platforms, broker connectivity) * Are genuinely excited about startups: you move fast, adapt quickly, and bring energy and ownership to your work even when things are ambiguous * Are well-versed in AI tools and apply them actively to increase your speed and the quality of your output. You're forward-thinking about how AI changes the way PMs work * Have a strong sense of accountability, ownership and outstanding solution focus * Have excellent communication skills, both written & verbal, and in the room with senior enterprise stakeholders; fluent in English NICE TO HAVES: * Background in financial services, fintech, or wealth management * Prior experience with equity management, trading, brokerage, or capital markets platforms * Technical background, e.g. Masters in Engineering etc * Previously worked as a PM in a horizontal / platform-adjacent type of team

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands.  We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth.    We work with the world's most valuable brands and have global reach across 100+ markets, with deep local expertise.   Our people are the key to our success. We're committed to fostering a culture of creativity, belonging and continuous learning, attracting and developing the brightest talent, and providing exciting career opportunities that help our people grow.    For more information, visit WPP.com.   WPP’s Data & Technology Solutions is the WPP’s unified global data products and technology team. We work with our agencies and clients to build data-driven solutions and technology product to power marketing transformation.   WPP Open is our AI platform for marketing, it connects marketing professionals, data, tools and AI in a single place. WPP Open is the simplest, safest and fastest way to realize the benefits of scaled AI – delivering better-informed creative ideas faster, at scale and at lower cost.  We’re endlessly curious and our team of thinkers, builders, creators and problem solvers are over 2,000 strong, across 20 markets around the world.    Who we are looking for A proactive and highly skilled Data Scientist, eager to apply and advance expertise in algorithms and data analysis. Proficient in leveraging Python, Jupyter, and GCP services to analyse, extract, and drive insights from complex datasets within our core HQ team. This individual will take ownership of key data science initiatives, developing and optimising solutions that deliver significant business value. This role is fundamental to sustaining momentum on high-impact projects and is crucial for embedding core data science intelligence and building institutional knowledge. The position requires lateral thinking and strategic problem-solving, ensuring a direct and embedded contribution to our solutions enhancement work.  Key Skills:  * Strong and demonstrable programming skills in Python and extensive experience using Jupyter notebooks for data analysis and visualisation.  * Proven proficiency in GCP services such as BigQuery, Google Cloud Functions, and Vertex AI.  * Solid understanding and practical application of machine learning techniques in data activation solutions, including supervised and unsupervised learning, classification, and regression models.  * Expert proficiency in data manipulation and cleaning using libraries like Pandas and NumPy, ensuring high-quality datasets for analysis and modelling.  * Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex findings, derive strategic insights, and present recommendations to diverse stakeholders independently.  * Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate proactive problem-solving, critical for an embedded HQ role.  Description:  * Drive the development and implementation of data science algorithms for critical strategic initiatives, including but not limited to Footfall Accelerator, Guaranteed Outcomes, Total Audio Planner, and Integrated Social.  * Work closely with cross-functional teams to design and execute A/B tests, rigorously analysing results to uncover actionable insights and formulate strategic recommendations.  * Utilise Python and Jupyter notebooks to preprocess, analyse, and model large datasets, identifying trends and patterns that directly inform strategic decision-making and solution enhancement.  * Lead efforts to optimize marketing campaigns and other business processes through advanced data-driven approaches.  * Present findings and strategic insights to internal stakeholders, ensuring clarity, impact, and driving consensus.  * Engage in continuous learning and development to advance data science capabilities, contributing actively to the team's intellectual growth and the evolution of our solutions.  * Act as a critical in-house expert, contributing to an environment of innovative and lateral thinking within the HQ team.  Education:  * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative discipline.  Ideal Certifications:  * Python for Data Science (Coursera/similar advanced program)  * Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineer (Associate/Professional)      Who you are: You're open: We are inclusive and collaborative; we encourage the free exchange of ideas; we respect and celebrate diverse views. 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Are you up for the challenge? #LI-Hybrid  We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. PLEASE READ OUR PRIVACY NOTICE (HTTPS://WWW.WPP.COM/EN/CAREERS/WPP-PRIVACY-POLICY-FOR-RECRUITMENT) FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW WE PROCESS THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE.