Alternatives Product Manager - VP - Abu Dhabi

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Al Maryah Island; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking an Alternatives Product Manager responsible for developing and supporting Alternative products and services in the APAC region. With deep expertise in the Alternatives space and a strong understanding of market dynamics, you will drive business growth and maintain competitive positioning. Join a leading financial services firm and leverage your extensive experience to influence product development and market strategies.

Qualifications

• 15+ years’ experience in Financial Services.
• Track record in Product organizations, particularly in Alternatives.
• Experience with large, complex institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue and profitable growth for Alternative products.
• Conduct market analysis and represent State Street at industry events.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across legal and compliance.

Skills

Deep subject matter expertise in the Alternatives space

Client engagement skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of technology and market infrastructures in Alternatives

Strong understanding of operational processes across Alternatives

Effective communication skills

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Role Description:

The Alternatives Product Manager will be responsible for the development, implementation, enhancement, and support of State Street’s Alternatives products, services, and delivery channels from conceptual stages through research, development, marketing, training, sales programs, financial metrics, and the entire product life cycle in support of the Alternatives products' strategic goals and objectives in APAC. This role reports directly to the Global Head of Hedge & Alternative Solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand the Middle Eastern markets, competitive forces, and client direction to make related product recommendations that ensure competitive positioning and grow market share, including the opportunity to introduce new adjacent offerings.
• Partner with the business to drive revenue and profitable growth.
• Own product commercials for Alternative products across the region.
• Provide subject matter expertise with a strong background in the alternatives space and a solid understanding of the end-to-end strategic operating model and technology stack. Ability to develop solutions for complex clients.
• Drive solutions by supporting and partnering with teams across our global organization to define and solve critical deals, ensuring consultation with relevant subject matter experts, and exploring strategic options thoroughly.
• Represent State Street at industry events, participate in client meetings, and provide thought leadership.
• Conduct research and market analysis to stay up-to-date with key competitor intelligence and emerging industry trends.
• Drive business development and support sales commercialization activities.
• Collaborate on commercial topics with key stakeholders and business partners across functions including legal, risk, and compliance.

Skills

• Deep subject matter expertise in the Alternatives space.
• Proven track record working with large, complex clients and establishing strong partnerships at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of technology, market infrastructures, and industry partners in Alternatives.
• Excellent client engagement skills at all organizational levels.
• Strong understanding of operational processes across all aspects of Alternatives.
• Active participation in industry groups across the region to showcase State Street’s thought leadership and drive advocacy activities.
• Effective communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and mentor staff effectively.
• Proven ability to execute product deliverables and strategic vision.

Experience

• 15+ years’ experience in Financial Services.
• Experience working in Product organizations.
• Prior experience in the Alternatives space.
• Consultative experience with large, complex institutional investors.
• Strong team player capable of thriving in a large, complex global organization.