WM Gen AI, Foundational AI Tech Product Manager, Vice President

WM Gen AI, Foundational AI Tech Product Manager, Vice President

Wealth Management Platforms
Purchase, NY

We are seeking a highly motivated Generative AI Product Manager to support the development and rollout of cutting-edge AI-driven products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in product management, with demonstrated experience working within a Wealth Management business or directly with Financial Advisor teams. Candidates should bring a deep understanding of how WM practices are operationalized — particularly in client service, practice management, and business efficiency — and be able to translate that knowledge into scalable, AI-powered solutions.

This role requires flexibility, creativity in problem solving, and the ability to identify and implement operational efficiencies that improve both advisor and client experiences. Success in this position requires diligence, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional partners and subject matter experts.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm’s employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

Morgan Stanley is committed to helping its employees build meaningful careers and we strive to be a place for people to learn, achieve and grow.

Department Overview

In the Wealth Management division, we help people, businesses and institutions build, preserve, and manage wealth so they can pursue their financial goals

 Wealth Management (WM) Platforms manages industry-leading platforms, across all WM channels and client segments, to provide a unified digital experience, unlock growth, and deliver efficiencies for Advisors, Clients, and Institutions. WM Platforms consists of ten sub-teams including: Field Experience & Platforms, Digital Client Experience & Platforms, Workplace Platforms, Automation & Workflow, Digital Trading & Investing, Generative AI, UX Design & Research, Strategy & Execution, WM Platforms Risk, and the Chief Operating Office.

The Wealth Management GenAI Team is a dynamic and innovative department that serves as a center of AI enablement across Wealth Management. The team is responsible for deploying advanced tools, platforms, and solutions that utilize generative artificial intelligence to optimize business processes. We oversee content creation, management, and governance to ensure the highest content quality for our AI system to utilize. The team is committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and evolution in this rapidly changing space.

What you’ll do in the role:

• Execute on product vision and strategy for generative AI tools, with emphasis on Wealth Management and Financial Advisor use cases.
• Partner with FA teams and WM stakeholders to identify pain points, operational challenges, and opportunities for AI-enabled efficiency.
• Drive formulation of project plans, product positioning, and go-to-market strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders including Technology, Legal, Risk, Compliance, UX, and business teams across the firm.
• Support management of the full product lifecycle — from ideation through development, launch, and iteration.
• Apply agile methodologies to manage project timelines, resources, and risks effectively.
• Coordinate development of comprehensive test plans; actively participate in testing to identify, document, and resolve potential issues.
• Support planning and execution of product launch activities in collaboration with business and support teams
  
  

Skills Required:

• 9.5+ years of applicable experience across work and higher education.
• People management experience required.
• Proven track record of owning and delivering enterprise-scale products within a regulated financial services environment.
• Experience influencing product direction and prioritization across senior business and technology stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to translate Wealth Management business workflows into scalable platform capabilities and AI-enabled solutions.
• Proven experience as a Product Manager or Product Owner, preferably in financial services.
• Direct experience working with Wealth Management businesses, Financial Advisor teams, or operationalizing WM practice management and client service.
• Strong understanding of Agile SDLC methodologies and project management tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Creative problem-solving ability with a focus on operational efficiency and technology-enabled solutions.
• Strong diligence, detail orientation, and a proactive mindset in driving results.
• Experience in handling user feedback, pilot testing, product support, and driving technology adoption strategies.
• Familiarity with AI and emerging technologies is highly preferred.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $190,000 per year at

the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized

basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also

include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term

incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).