Job responsibilities
- Develops a product strategy and product vision that delivers value to customers
- Manages discovery efforts and market research to uncover customer solutions and integrate them into the product roadmap
- Owns, maintains, and develops a product backlog that enables development to support the overall strategic roadmap and value proposition
- Builds the framework and tracks the product's key success metrics such as cost, feature and functionality, risk posture, and reliability
- Be an SME of Investment Banking, particularly Mergers & Acquisitions, and be the primary point of contact for the product, for Mergers & Acquisitions stakeholders
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to drive product adoption and satisfaction
- Lead product development projects from concept to launch, ensuring detailed user requirement documentation, timely delivery, and quality standards
- Work with Engineering, Design & Data teams to build solutions that meet business needs; ensure adaptability and scalability of solutions across regions
- Conduct market research and stay informed on industry trends to identify opportunities for new products and enhancements to existing offerings
- Build a deep understanding of advanced analytics and AI capabilities that can be incorporated into product solutions to enhance and accelerate user value
- Writes detailed Product Requirement Documents (PRDs), epics, and user stories to support product development
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Previous experience or equivalent expertise in product management or a relevant domain area
- Advanced knowledge of the product development life cycle, design, and data analytics
- Proven ability to lead product life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management
- A customer-centric mindset and experience building and delivering greenfield products end to end
- Product Manager background in digital platform infrastructure and modernization efforts
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal, and act as an effective translator between business and technology
- Strong ability to collaborate with engineering teams to translate technical requirements into scalable product solutions
- Strong project management and organizational planning skills to work and stay aligned with cross-functional teams
- Exceptional communication skills to align cross-functional teams and stakeholders on strategic priorities
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder technical projects with competing priorities
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Demonstrated prior experience working in a highly matrixed, complex organization
- Proven experience as a Product Manager in the financial services industry, with a focus on Advisory and Mergers & Acquisitions
- Strong understanding of the Mergers & Acquisitions process, financial markets, and industry regulations
- Proven ability to manage ambiguity and align technical and business priorities effectively