Asset & Wealth Management, Seismic Product Lead, Vice President - Chicago

Goldman Sachs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President, Seismic Product Lead to drive product strategy and development for their Asset Management division. This role involves collaborating globally across various teams to ensure successful implementation of Seismic, a leading platform for managing client relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, a strong background in product design or engineering, and exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Join a forward-thinking firm that values innovation, diversity, and long-term client relationships, and contribute to shaping the future of asset management.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in product management and development.
• Strong understanding of software development processes and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Define product vision and strategy aligned with user needs.
• Lead product lifecycle from ideation to launch and monitor performance.

Skills

Product Strategy

Project Management

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership in cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in product design or engineering

Tools

Seismic

Salesforce

Job description

Asset & Wealth Management, Seismic Product Lead, Vice President - Chicago

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Job Title: Vice President, Seismic Product Lead, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Location: Chicago

Type: Regular Full-time

About Goldman Sachs Asset Management

Bringing together public markets and alternative investments, Goldman Sachs Asset Management provides clients worldwide with dedicated, intelligent partnership to realize their potential. We shape investment opportunities tailored to each client's needs, drawing from our global network and personalized insights, managing over $2.8 trillion in assets. We are committed to building long-term relationships based on conviction, sustainable outcomes, and shared success.

Role Summary

We seek an experienced Seismic product lead to drive the implementation of Seismic for our Asset Management business. The VP will collaborate globally across marketing, sales, engineering, and compliance to ensure successful deployment, define a long-term roadmap, and work closely with engineering to execute it.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Strategy: Define and communicate the product vision aligned with user needs and business goals. Develop strategy documents outlining business cases, use cases, and technical requirements.
2. Product Development: Lead the full lifecycle from ideation to launch, manage timelines, translate strategy into requirements, and prioritize features.
3. Project Management: Collaborate with engineering, marketing, and sales teams to ensure smooth development, testing, and release processes.
4. Stakeholder Collaboration: Gather feedback to inform enhancements and the product roadmap.
5. Measurement: Monitor performance, define KPIs, and identify areas for improvement.
6. Collaboration: Act as liaison between teams, communicating strategy and roadmap to stakeholders.

Qualifications

Required:

• 8+ years’ experience
• Bachelor’s degree in product design or engineering
• Experience with Seismic or similar platforms like Salesforce
• Understanding of software development processes
• Problem-solving skills (technical and non-technical)
• Effective prioritization skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Business principles and market dynamics knowledge
• Leadership in cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and documentation skills

Preferred:

• Asset management industry experience
• Experience with Salesforce

Benefits

Goldman Sachs offers competitive benefits and wellness programs, details of which are available on our website.

About Goldman Sachs

Founded in 1869, Goldman Sachs is a leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firm headquartered in New York. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and providing opportunities for growth and development.