Snr Product Development Manager - Investment

Mane Consulting; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Consulting in Sydney, Australia, is seeking a Senior Product Development Manager within its Investment Management division to lead development of new investment products and improve existing solutions for distribution channels.

You will analyze market landscapes, define strategy across product ranges, coordinate with marketing for launches, oversee product disclosure statements, and act as a regional point of contact for investment managers.

Qualifications

• Degree required with 5+ years in a Product Development or related role
• Strong stakeholder management, able to engage with multiple vendors and teams
• Excellent communication skills and confident presenting to decision makers

Responsibilities

• Develop new investment products and improve existing Investment Solutions for Sales and Distribution channels
• Analyze market landscape to shape strategy across product ranges and identify sales channels
• Collaborate with global marketing to maximise exposure of launches and initiatives
• Review and approve investment marketing materials and coordinate Product Disclosure Statement processes
• Serve as regional contact with Investment Managers and enhance knowledge of the product suite
• Research global market trends and competitor activity to boost sales effectiveness
• Coordinate RFP/RFI processes and support client seminars and sales meetings

Skills

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Product development experience

Education

Degree

Job description

A Global Investment Firm is hiring a Senior Product Development Manager within their Investment Management Division.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Development of new investment products and continuous improvement of existing Investment Solutions for the Sales and Distribution channels.
• Detailed analysis of market landscape to develop strategy across a diverse range of investment products, structures and identifying sales channels for new products.
• Collaborating with marketing team globally to ensure product launches and investment initiatives receive optimum exposure to maximise buy-in from global markets
• Review and approval of both existing and new Investment marketing materials
• Responsible for the Product Disclosure Statement process for existing products, track changes, determine market support etc
• Key point of contact with Investment Managers across the region with a detailed knowledge of their investment suite of products
• Research of global industry sectors, market trends and competitor activities that will enhance the sales process and maximise success
• Coordination of the RFP / RFI process for prospects, researchers and consultants
• Attend client seminars and sales meetings with the Distribution team to provide expert support from a strategic product perspective

ABOUT YOU

• Degree qualified with a Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a Product Development (or related) role with exposure to Superannuation , Investment Markets or Wealth Products
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage with multiple vendors and teams across the group
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to confidently perform presentations to key decision makers