Structured Finance Platform, Product Manager/Business Analyst, McGraw-Hill Financial, IDS recruitment
Structured Finance Platform Product Manager/
Integrated Desktop Solutions (IDS) McGraw-Hill Financial, SP Capital IQ
NY or Maryland Location
Structured Finance Solutions supports MHF, IDS's and Corporate and Commercial Lending and Specialty Organization market segment objective of delivering integrated data and analytic solutions that incorporate strengths from across MHF business as well as capabilities from external sources. Structured Finance Solutions is organized around cash flow, data and analytic applications for the global structured finance market.
The purpose of this Product Manager role is to oversee the development, delivery and management of one or more products maintained by the Structured Finance Solutions team. The product manager will own and lead the product management cycle for the assigned products. This position will work closely with senior management, current and potential clients, global sales and support, IT and other product managers to: (a) establish a vision for the development of the entire suite of capabilities that is aligned with the IDS content strategy; and (b), support the IDS commercial objectives and hold responsibility for the quality of the entire product suite
This role has a high level of complexity in a fast-paced environment. Notably, this role involves developing a delivery platform which allows users to solve their data and analytical needs. As a result, this senior manager would be expected to be a creative, conceptual thinker. Furthermore, as this manager's team is ultimately responsible for driving revenue growth, the candidate requires a proven track record of business experience, strategy, personal confidence and drive. The role also works across many different departments and countries, requiring creative problem solving and persuasive leadership skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
Essential Accountabilities
Product Strategy - Works with clients, market participants and internal cross-functional teams (including Client Services, Sales, Marketing, IT, Cash Flow Modeling and Data teams) to establish product strategy, vision and roadmap
Product and Team Management - Supports product management team in day-to-day activities and strategic decisions that motivate enhancement decisions. Manages a team of Business Analysts and coordinates with internal cross-functional teams (including Client Services, Sales, Marketing, IT, Cash Flow Modeling and Data teams) to deliver the product roadmap.
Market Research - Researches and reviews potential market opportunities to provide direction for product development
Product Testing - Responsible for product testing performed by the team, and individual testing of the product
Product Demonstration and Training - Demonstrates product benefits to clients, prospects and internal stakeholders to support business development activities
Additional Essential Accountabilities
Client Support - Provides Tier 3 client support, working with product developers as needed
Cross-Product Problem Solving - Generates solutions across products with other product managers by understanding other products supported by the team at a detailed level
Pricing - Leverages knowledge of market, competitors and client usage cases to provide a pricing framework for the product
Skills
- 5+ years of work experience in product management and development,
- Knowledge and experience working with structured finance products strongly preferred
- Demonstrated team management and ability to deliver complex projects in a matrixes organization
- Structured Finance cash flow modeling experience is a plus
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- BA or BS in a quantitative field such as finance, computer science or mathematics (MBA and/or CFA a plus)
***Location of the position to be determined NYC and Maryland Location
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