Institutional Platform Strategy Product Manager – AVP

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

1d • $85,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The candidate will be engaged in high-priority initiatives across Institutional Consulting Solutions (ICS) with a focus on building and scaling a premier shared service model for our institutional client segment. The candidate will be responsible for executing on efforts to identify and refine business opportunities/risk/requirements, assess and reengineer platforms, and drive strategic solutions by leveraging the Firm's agile framework. The position will have a unique opportunity to collaborate with stakeholders and leadership across multiple lines of business (including Wealth Management, OCIO, MS Family Office, Global Investment Office, Morgan Stanley at Work, and Technology) to enhance our business offering and operating model.
We are seeking a candidate with strategic mindset and entrepreneurial spirit, with proven experience in strategy/product management and a solid understanding of the wealth management business.
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
Morgan Stanley is committed to helping its employees build meaningful careers and we strive to be a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.
In the Wealth Management division, we help people, businesses and institutions build, preserve, and manage wealth so they can pursue their financial goals
Wealth Management (WM) Platforms manages industry-leading platforms, across all WM channels and client segments, to provide a unified digital experience, unlock growth, and deliver efficiencies for Advisors, Clients, and Institutions. WM Platforms consists of nine sub-teams including: Field Experience & Platforms, Digital Client Experience & Platforms, Workplace Platforms, Automation & Workflow Solutions, Digital Trading & Investing, UX Design & Research, Strategy & Execution. Business Control & Support, and the Chief Operating Office.
The Institutional Platforms Strategy Team drives strategic initiatives aimed at scaling our Institutional Consulting Businesses; including Outsourced Chief Investment Office (OCIO), Graystone Consulting, Corporate Retirement, Institutional RIA, and the MS Family Office. The team is responsible for creating scalable solutions across all elements of the client and advisor experience - Pipeline and Prospect Management, Client Onboarding, Portfolio Setup and Management, Performance Reporting and Analytics, Money Movement, 401(k) Plan Management, and Institutional Billing and Financials.

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in financial services, wealth management, product management and/or business strategy/management related fields
• Undergraduate degree required
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to define complex business problems, synthesize data, and provide and execute on tactical and strategic solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both business and technical contexts
• Be solutions- and detail-oriented and quickly turnaround high-quality work without sacrificing speed or accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a team, and under strict and changing deadlines with demonstrated leadership abilities
• Proactive self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and work ethic
• A track record of success and a demonstrated ability to exercise good judgement and discretion
• Familiarity with wealth management platforms and vehicles, including managed account platforms, mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and alternative investments
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Nice To Haves

• Experience with agile framework/JIRA preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of large-scale and complex work-streams, including; conceptualizing project scope, timelines, and dependencies; tracking and reporting of key milestones; and engaging/influencing project stakeholders
• Own and enhance workflows and solutions around CRM prospecting, client onboarding, servicing, risk management and portfolio implementation
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather, conceptualize, and define requirements which will automate business processes that support institutional clients utilizing tools including integrating generative AI capabilities
• Support all aspects of the product life-cycle including requirement gathering, execution/agile leadership, user acceptance testing, and ongoing subject matter expertise
• Prepare and deliver presentations to senior management to allow for informed strategic decision-making
• Conduct primary and secondary research to define complex business problems and develop both tactical and strategic solutions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to identify Firm services and solutions that support ICS’ and clients’ needs
• Drive adoption of new functions and applications for ICS and other cross-functional teams through communication, training, and feedback sessions
• Plan and facilitate the rollout of Institutional Platforms’ product suite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level