Vice President - Alternative Product Management - Investment Solutions (Wealth Management)

Position Summary
The Alternative Investments Product Management team is responsible for supporting the offerings on the Wealth Management Alternative Investments platform post-launch. The group is seeking a highly motivated leader to join the team as a Product Management Lead to oversee & support this function with an emphasis across all of the Alternative Investments product areas. Product management entails supporting maintenance of products and platforms, working closely with control partners on various technology and strategic projects, and perform a number of oversight functions.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
> Manage a team and provide oversight of day-to-day functions
> Ability to provide timely updates and presentations to key stakeholders within the organization
> A subject matter expert (SME) on alternative investments products
> Fund setups, process changes, FA notifications, fund inventory maintenance, etc.
> Offering documents and marketing material updates, and maintaining relationship and active dialogue with fund managers to be well informed of the funds' latest statuses
> Participate in various product review and technology/platform committees acting as a SME for the products
> Responsible for the maintenance of policies and procedures by identifying opportunities to enhance controls and mitigate risks as well as interacting with internal audit and product risk
> Serve as the point of contact for asset managers and sponsors on prospectus and contract reviews, product changes, share class conversions, trading support, and other related matters
> Work with the Alternative Investment Sales Desks and the Investor Relations team on FA inquiries related to product availability, platform related issues and product information
> Be actively involved in any product management related projects and initiatives Experience
> 9-13 years of financial services industry experience

Skills/Abilities

> Ability and experience managing a team and overseeing day-to-day functions
> Strong interest in alternative investments, prior knowledge and experience a plus
> Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail and proactive mindset
> Must be proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and Excel (functions, formulas, and macros)
> Prior experience managing strategic initiatives and experience in alternative investment products a plus
> Strong judgment in prioritizing, evaluating, and sharing information as appropriate, and determining issues requiring escalation
> Ability to work independently, often on multiple assignments concurrently, while adhering to deadlines and the group's standards
> Strong interpersonal, collaborative and team skills including ability to work with third party investment managers
> Series 7 a plus

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

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