Product Owner - Institutional Platform Strategy, AVP

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

2d • $85,000 - $140,000

About The Position

Lead all aspects of large-scale and complex workstreams, including conceptualizing project scope, timelines, and dependencies, tracking and reporting key milestones, and engaging and influencing project stakeholders 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 market and user experience research to define complex business problems and develop both tactical and strategic solutions Plan and facilitate the rollout of Institutional Platforms' product suite We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices​ into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $85,000 and $140,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Requirements

• 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
• Experience with agile framework/JIRA preferred, but not required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly in Excel, PowerPoint and Visio

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of large-scale and complex workstreams, including conceptualizing project scope, timelines, and dependencies, tracking and reporting key milestones, and engaging and influencing project stakeholders
• 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 market and user experience research to define complex business problems and develop both tactical and strategic solutions
• Plan and facilitate the rollout of Institutional Platforms' product suite

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees