Background

The firm is a leading independent global asset management firm. It provides its institutional, retail and high net-worth clients with access to skilled investment professionals representing a broad range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, property and private capital. Headquartered in London, the firm is one of Europe’s largest investment managers, with assets under management and employs hundreds of people world-wide.

Department overview 

The product department supports the acquisition, retention and growth of profitable clients. Role Responsible for product development of the firm’s range of pooled funds including UK / Dublin / Lux OEICs/ICVCs, AUTs, LPs and hedge funds. Supported by a team of one.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the distribution and investment management teams to identify and quantify product development opportunities

• Advise business streams on all aspects of structuring pooled funds including location, legal and other regulatory issues

• Project manage and co-ordinate the product development process from new ideas – through research, product design and preparation of business case

• Preparation of product development forum papers

• Project manage new product launches, liaising with all parties on the project, including the product sponsor, client services, operations legal, marketing, fund management, finance and third party administrators

• Ensure business requirements are properly reflected in scheme documents/circulars

• Manage projects in line with allocated budgets, to agreed schedules and in accordance with the firm’s project management processes

• Interface with other departments as a source of technical product expertise

• Manage restructuring of products including mergers, closures, new share classes and modifying characteristics e.g. pricing

• Proactively address constantly evolving challenges and opportunities of product development e.g. legal, regulatory ,tax and industry developments

• Responsible for a team of 1 including management, development and training. Person specification

• Degree educated

• IMC preferable

• Detailed knowledge of UK/Dublin/Lux pooled products and their regulations

• Product management/development experience

• Understanding of the drivers and processes integral to successful product development and management

• Commercial awareness

• Understanding of investment markets, in depth knowledge of conventional investment funds and products and prepared to learn about more specialist products and structures

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to liaise with senior management, peers and other team members

• Strong project management and organisational skills

• Lateral-thinking with a creative mind and a proactive approach to opportunities

• Prepared to work hard and will enjoy the challenges of a fast moving and changing environment

• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

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