product manager - trading competitions
Jul 7, 2026 · XM
About the job
We are looking for a Product Manager to own and scale the Trading Competitions offering of the Group's International Operations. This role sits at the intersection of trading, gamification, and behavioral design. You will be responsible for creating engaging, high-retention competition formats inspired by tournament-style and engagement-driven mechanics, while ensuring alignment with trading objectives and regulatory standards.
You’ll work closely with design, engineering, marketing, and data teams to build experiences that drive participation and engagement.
The main responsibilities of the position include:
Develop and execute the roadmap for trading competitions
Continuously iterate based on performance, user feedback, and data insights
Develop formats inspired by structured tournaments, leaderboards, staking models and loyalty tiers and benefits
Introduce features such as eliminations, entry requirements, tiered structures, and risk/reward balancing
Build engagement and retention focused UX systems (levels, badges, streaks, rewards)
Optimize onboarding, participation funnels, and repeat engagement
Monitor KPIs such as participation rate, retention and lifetime value
Run A/B tests on formats, rewards, and UX flows
Work with engineering to deliver scalable, real-time competition systems
Partner with marketing on campaigns, promotions, and user acquisition
Align with legal team for all competition structures
Analyze trends in trading, esports, and digital engagement products
Benchmark against competitors and identify innovation opportunities
Main requirements:
BSc/MSc in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Finance, Physics, Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field
At least 3 years of experience in a similar role
Proven ability to design engagement mechanics and user interaction loops
Strong understanding of user behaviour, incentives, and risk/reward dynamics
Experience with real-time or event-based systems
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to drive cross-functional alignment
Previous experience with online trading or gaming platforms is a strong advantage
Results-driven with the ability to prioritize and act proactively in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work autonomously, think strategically, and execute with initiative
The following will be considered an advantage:
Experience with leaderboard systems, tournaments, gaming or fantasy-style products
Knowledge of trading platforms (CFDs, forex, crypto, equities)
Background in behavioral economics or game theory
Familiarity with anti-fraud and fair play systems
Strong business acumen and understanding of the trade lifecycle
Benefit from:
Attractive remuneration package
Intellectually stimulating work environment
Continuous personal development and international training opportunities
About the company
We Give Every Client the Best Possible Trading Experience
Every client, regardless of account size, gets access to the same excellent trading conditions. Everyone who chooses XM has the same opportunity to pursue their investment goals.
Join Us
We pioneered the strict no requotes, no rejections policy that established our reputation. To prevent slippage and keep your strategy aligned with real-time market prices, 99% of all trades are executed in less than one second.
About the company
We Give Every Client the Best Possible Trading Experience
Every client, regardless of account size, gets access to the same excellent trading conditions. Everyone who chooses XM has the same opportunity to pursue their investment goals.
Join Us
We pioneered the strict no requotes, no rejections policy that established our reputation. To prevent slippage and keep your strategy aligned with real-time market prices, 99% of all trades are executed in less than one second.