Associate Director Product Strategy - Gen-AI

Skills and Competencies

• 5+ years of experience in product strategy or related roles within financial institutions or the software industry.
• Proven track record in driving product strategy for generative AI, including identifying use cases, conducting market sizing and competitive analysis, defining product requirements, and aligning technical capabilities with business goals.
• Deep understanding of generative AI techniques and frameworks, especially large language models (LLMs) and their applications in financial services.
• Experience building commercial products leveraging LLMs is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and written skills.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Client-focused, using personas and client feedback to inform product development.
• Strong grasp of agile methodologies with experience in refining processes through retrospectives and KPI reviews.
• Creative thinker who can find innovative solutions beyond current constraints.
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships to drive success.
• Passionate and proactive team member, excited by challenges and active in ideation.
• Curious mindset, valuing the importance of asking the right questions over having all the answers.

Education

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field; MBA or equivalent advanced business degree is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for generative AI products, ensuring alignment with Moody’s overall business objectives and market needs. Research emerging trends in generative AI to identify high-value opportunities for innovation.
• Conduct customer research and competitive analysis to identify relevant use cases for generative AI solutions.
• Collaborate with Product Development, Technology, and Marketing teams to translate ideas into actionable product requirements and prototypes. Work closely with senior leadership to align generative AI projects with broader organizational goals.
• Draft product briefing documents and accurately document product initiatives.
• Create business cases and support financial models to inform product strategy decisions.
• Define client personas and workflows served by our products.
• Conduct customer research, competitive analysis, and market trend analysis to inform the product vision, roadmap, and go-to-market strategy for Moody's Analytics' GenAI offerings.
• Establish a continuous feedback loop with key customers to understand their evolving needs and ensure that product development aligns with their strategic priorities.
• Support client and sales inquiries, attend sales meetings to drive renewal conversations, and escalate issues as needed.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the development of cutting-edge generative AI products, driving innovation that transforms industries and delivers measurable business impact.

About the team

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are-with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways.

If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.