Job Title: Junior Product Manager / Business Analyst
Company: Opniscience
Location: New Jersey, Berkeley Heights (5 days in office)
Employment Type: Full-Time (Entry-Level)
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
Application Process
Please submit:
- Resume to jeannine@opniscience.com
- Brief statement on why you are interested in Opniscience
- (Optional) Example of a project, internship, or analysis work
