Lead Product Manager, New York, (Contractor)

ION Group • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lab49 is seeking an AI-first Product Leader to lead transformative projects for financial services clients. The role combines product strategy and delivery with client relationship development and business growth. The Product Manager will work with cross-functional teams in an agile environment to develop high-impact solutions, align product work with client and business objectives, and identify opportunities to expand client engagements and service offerings. The role focuses on financial services, with particular relevance to asset management and wealth management.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of Product Management experience, including senior product roles leading complex initiatives.
• At least 5 years of financial services experience, with strong understanding of market trends, personas, workflows, and the asset management industry.
• Proven ability to manage the full product lifecycle from discovery through delivery in complex environments.
• Proven experience defining, launching, and scaling AI-native products, using AI as a primary approach to solving client and user problems and making informed trade-offs involving model performance, explainability, cost, and adoption.
• Demonstrated success with consultative selling approaches and building long-term client relationships.
• Strong technical foundation in financial systems architecture and data analytics.
• Exceptional leadership skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels and align product direction with strategic goals.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Presence on-site with clients at least 3–4 days per week.

Nice To Haves

• Product management certifications.
• Understanding of the asset management industry, including investment vehicles, portfolio management processes, investment workflows, and key technology platforms serving institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute product strategy for complex financial services initiatives, aligning roadmaps and features with business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional teams through roadmap execution, communicate priorities clearly, and mobilize teams around shared outcomes.
• Build strategic client relationships to understand needs, gather feedback, and identify upselling, cross-selling, and other growth opportunities.
• Translate complex financial concepts into actionable product specifications and user-centered solutions in collaboration with UX.
• Use data-driven decision-making and hypothesis-led development to improve product success, delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Navigate complex client ecosystems, build long-term partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand engagements.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and collaborate with industry leaders.
• Opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.
• Opportunity to build and nurture relationships with high-profile clients, identify business opportunities, and expand service offerings.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior