Product Manager (UX)
$130k to $170k
Against the Chicago typical range
Job description
Index Industries is a venture-backed startup, with a mission to build the financial infrastructure for a new era of real estate investing, one that opens the largest asset classes to investors across the globe. The company is currently in stealth and launching its first technology in 2026.
About the Role
We're building something ambitious at the intersection of fintech and blockchain, and we need a PM/UX hybrid who can bridge the gap between on-chain complexity and seamless user experience. You'll own the full product lifecycle — from discovery and wireframes to launch and iteration — working directly with engineering and design in a lean, fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the product roadmap across key consumer and protocol-facing surfaces
- Conduct user research and translate findings into clear product requirements
- Collaborate with design to produce wireframes, prototypes, and UX flows
- Define and track success metrics via tools like Amplitude or Mixpanel
- Work with engineering to scope, prioritize, and ship features on tight cycles
- Navigate KYC/KYB compliance requirements and embed them into UX without friction
- Engage directly with early users and partners to drive feedback loops
Requirements
- 5+ years in product management, at least 2 in a blockchain, crypto, or DeFi environment
- Hands-on UX skills — comfortable in Figma, conducting usability tests, and writing design specs
- Deep familiarity with blockchain primitives: wallets, smart contracts, on-chain identity, token flows
- Experience working in a 0→1 environment; startup DNA required
- Strong written communication — you write crisp PRDs and don't need hand-holding
- Bonus: experience with payment rails, lending products, or protocol governance
Compensation: $130K–$170K base + equity
Description copied from Index Industries's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.
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