Global Investment Banking Product Lead (Vice President) - New York

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

92d • $145,000 - $250,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Product Lead to create, manage, and drive adoption of technology tools within the Investment Banking Division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing products through their full life cycle, a deep understanding of financial services, strong technology and project management skills, a passion for innovation and problem solving, and the ability to internally market products effectively.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics, Computer Science/Engineering, or similar field.
• 7+ years of work experience in financial services, consulting, or technology, with investment banking experience highly desirable.
• Knowledge of investment banking workflows -- such as capital markets and M&A -- and corporate finance highly preferred.
• Experience with software development or software product/project management a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Autonomous, self-starter with ability to think strategically and also roll up sleeves to execute.
• Strong communication skills with collaborative mindset.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Inquisitive, feedback-oriented, adaptive, hungry, and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire product life cycle including collection of requirements, feasibility studies, design, development, validation, pilot, and production.
• Gain a deep understanding of business stakeholder requirements and collaborate with IT to translate into best-in-class products.
• Market products to bankers to maximize ROI of development efforts.
• Train bankers on how to extract the most value from these tools.
• Work closely with IT, Strats, Bankers, Risk, Compliance, Legal, Senior Management.
• Look for opportunities to integrate external technology and data into products for faster time to market and enhanced capabilities.
• Stay up to date with latest technology advancements to continuously improve existing systems and incorporate new innovations such as AI.
• Monitor quality and proactively request feedback to drive continuous improvement of products.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.
• Opportunities to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees