Digital Banking Product Owner, Vice President

About the role

The Digital Platforms team at Morgan Stanley is looking for a Digital Banking Product Owner to lead the development of innovative technology solutions for both the Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE client-facing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology initiatives to bring new products to market for web and mobile platforms.
• Create a vision, strategy, and roadmap for digital banking product offerings.
• Partner with technology, business, and operations teams to define and write requirements, manage the project plan, and execute deliverables.
• Support usability testing and translate findings into product improvements that drive increased adoption.
• Research and analyze the digital banking and wealth management industries, focusing on cash management and digital payments.
• Present findings to executive management and drive change execution aligned with Wealth Management priorities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in wealth management, retail banking, and/or consumer financial technology.
• 8+ years of professional experience in technology product management and design.
• Software development lifecycle experience preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) required; MBA (or advanced degree) preferred.
• Deep understanding of web and mobile technologies.
• Deep understanding of Retail Banking competitive landscape and emerging technologies.
• Sharp focus on usability and design.
• Excellent relationship building capabilities with internal and external partners.
• Understanding of Banking business risk and control mechanisms.
• Independent initiative and ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail in both technical and non-technical capacity.
• Strategic thinker able to define and evaluate alternatives, and translate goals into specific project tasks.
• Excellent communicator with solid written and verbal presentation skills.
• Solid business understanding to align product goals with organizational objectives.
• Effective communication to collaborate and influence more junior team members and stakeholders.
• Analytical skills to dive deep into data, identify trends, and inform product decisions.
• Technical proficiency to understand the development process and support implementation.
• Problem-solving ability to navigate challenges and refine solutions.
• Team collaboration to work closely with cross-functional teams and foster a productive environment.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include software development lifecycle experience, MBA (or advanced degree), and a BA/BS in a relevant field.