Product Development Lead - Custody Positions & Settlements - Vice President

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with Product counterparts and senior Product Development members to design Custody Positions & Settlements offerings and identify innovative solutions for product improvements and new launches.
• Guide product enhancements through requirements development, testing, release management, and post-implementation review.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions and contribute to the product roadmap for the multi-year program.
• Cook up testing leads, manage feedback, and implement enhancements based on priorities.
• Manage effective working group meetings across Product, Operations, and Technology to deliver key elements of the strategic platform and keep stakeholders informed.
• Assist in preparing business cases, project documentation, and management reporting for senior stakeholders.
• Partner with Sales & Marketing/Client Service to develop, brand, and communicate new products to external clients.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Extensive experience in Custody Securities Services, security, investment management, and/or global custody environments.
• Proven track record of managing and leading global teams, with strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic roadmaps, make high-impact decisions, and deliver business results.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leaders and clients across regions.
• Absolutely exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across teams and management levels.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to work with large volumes of data and convert into actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• A self-starter, able to proactively identify and resolve issues, and gather subject matter expertise.
• Personally accountable for achieving key milestones and driving initiatives forward in a cross-functional, matrixed organizational model.
• Experience facilitating design workshops, brainstorming sessions, and leading forums for innovation.
• Comfortable working in a self-directed mode on multiple assignments, with a focus on execution and delivery.