Principal Product Manager - Professional Trading Tools & Experience
OKX
Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants
This fully remote full time position at OKX is open across the EMEA region, which includes South Africa. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.
Job Description
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">At OKX, we believe that the future will be reshaped by crypto, and ultimately contribute to every individual's freedom.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">OKX is a leading crypto exchange, and the developer of OKX Wallet, giving millions access to crypto trading and decentralized crypto applications (dApps). OKX is also a trusted brand by hundreds of large institutions seeking access to crypto markets. We are safe and reliable, backed by our Proof of Reserves.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-doxusxfrenHjJKtgnorBrzgGFPb">Across our multiple offices globally, we are united by our core principles: <em>We Before Me</em>, <em>Do the Right Thing</em>, and <em>Get Things Done</em>. These shared values drive our culture, shape our processes, and foster a friendly, rewarding, and diverse environment for every OK-er.</div>
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<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Hf2vdeAoWoG45gxmsepl0sb4gtb">We are looking for a Senior or Lead Product Manager to lead the strategy, development, and continuous improvement of our professional trading tools and end-to-end trading experience.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-TgEbdQNyaoLPBExfhhnlZ7iRgxc">This role is focused on products for active and professional traders. The scope includes advanced market analysis, trading workflows, order execution, position and risk management, workspace customisation, and selected automation capabilities.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-EOdodiRPqopbuFxRRjslGBc1g0g">You will develop a deep understanding of how professional traders use leading platforms such as TradingView, 3Commas, Bookmap, ATAS, and Quantower, and translate those insights into a differentiated, reliable, and intuitive trading experience.</div>
<div class="ace-line ace-line old-record-id-Y9gOdWfEDoBrKbxkqwHlm1Xkgzh">Experience in the crypto industry is a strong plus. We welcome candidates who have built professional trading products for equities, futures, options, FX, commodities, or other electronic markets. Experience with crypto markets and products is a strong advantage.</div>
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Tips for South African Applicants
Timezone Advantage
South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.
Salary in Context
Even without a listed salary, international remote roles typically pay 2-3x more than equivalent local positions in South Africa due to the exchange rate advantage.
Application Tips
Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.
Load Shedding Preparedness
If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.
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About OKX
OKX is a company in the Finance Department industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 32 open positions on Hirezar. View all OKX jobs →