Product Manager, New York

ION Group • New York, NY

1d • $170,000 - $210,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lab49 is seeking a Product Manager 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 agile teams to deliver high-impact solutions, balance product quality with strategic business goals, and identify opportunities to expand client engagements and service offerings. The role focuses on financial services, including wealth management and asset 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.
• Demonstrated success using 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 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, understand client 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, develop long-term partnerships, and identify opportunities to expand engagements.

What This Job Offers

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