Asset Movement Platforms Senior Product Lead - VP

Morgan Stanley; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking an Asset Movement Platforms Senior Product Lead - VP in New York. This role involves leadership in enhancing processes within the asset movement platform, ensuring compliance and efficiency across Wealth Management teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and lead product functions while managing direct reports. An excellent compensation package is part of the offering, which reflects the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 8 years minimum experience required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both business and technical contexts.
• Experience with money movement processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Owner functions focused on process re-engineering.
• Engage with Legal, Risk, Compliance, and Regulatory Relations.
• Provide business analysis to enhance systems and processes.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

User experience orientation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

JIRA

Job description

Asset Movement Platforms Senior Product Lead - VP

Location: 1 New York Plaza, NY

About the Role

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services leader with three core businesses – Institutional Securities, Asset Management, and Wealth Management. This Vice President position within the Asset Movement Platforms team of the WM Field Experience & Platforms organization reports to a designated officer and works closely with stakeholders across Wealth Management to identify and implement process improvements within the asset movement platform/process space (e.g., ACH, wire, checks, intra‑firm cash and securities and external securities transfers). The role ensures that the applicable systems and processes include appropriate controls to meet the needs of end users while complying with firm policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• 8 years minimum experience required.
• Lead Product Owner functions focused on process re‑engineering while utilizing best‑in‑class technology tools.
• Lead all efforts related to strengthening controls and policy alignment in the money movement space.
• Engage with Legal, Risk, Compliance, Fraud and Regulatory Relations on projects related to the money movement controls suite.
• Provide business analysis and subject‑matter expertise to deliver enhanced and streamlined systems/processes to field services and home office teams, focusing on efficiencies.
• Leverage asset movement business metrics to perform analysis and provide recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for process efficiencies for branch or home office platform users.
• Lead projects and direct partners across the firm throughout various project life cycles to ensure alignment and cohesiveness.
• Lead efforts to develop and deliver marketing, training and communications across the organization related to platform and policy changes and help drive adoption.
• Perform other miscellaneous project leadership activities as directed by the head of the Asset Movement Platform team; track ongoing product development versus strategic roadmap.
• Manage deliverables and provide supervisory oversight to multiple direct reports.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Highly motivated and an independent leader with a strong work ethic.
• Team‑player able to thrive in a high‑activity environment where ideas and talents are shared.
• Prior business/product ownership experience preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both business and technical contexts.
• Strong analytical, process‑oriented, user‑experience, problem‑solving and issues‑resolution skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and excellent follow‑up skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; appetite to explore emerging solutions.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies preferred.
• Experience with JIRA preferred.
• Money movement process experience preferred.
• BA or BS preferred, but not required.

Compensation and Benefits

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $190,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Base pay will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, short‑ and long‑term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley‑sponsored benefit programs.

Employer Commitment

Morgan Stanley is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce. Our recruiting efforts reflect a strong commitment to inclusion, hiring, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross‑section of the communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo