Associate, Sales Product Management

Man Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global asset management firm focused on delivering superior investment strategies is seeking a dedicated professional for Product Development Management. You will engage with senior stakeholders and oversee the entire product lifecycle, ensuring governance and successful delivery of investment products. Ideal candidates have 2-6 years of product development experience, strong communication skills, and a solid understanding of fund structures. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive holiday entitlements

Pension/401k

Life and long-term disability coverage

Discounted gym membership options

Voluntary community service days

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in Product Development or Management.
• Relevant experience gained with a leading asset manager.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and structuring for new investment products.
• Coordinate product lifecycle events with senior stakeholders.
• Collaboration with teams involved in product lifecycle events.

Skills

Product Development Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge of Private Markets

Understanding of Fund Structures

Education

Excellent Academic Qualifications

Job description

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $213.9 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

* As at 30 September 2025

Job Profile Summary:

Responsibility within Man for the lifecycle of Man’s investment products. Working across Man’s investment divisions on the development, governance and lifecycle management for all investment products. This role encompasses product design, implementation and the timely delivery of product lifecycle events, including launches, restructurings (commercially, operationally or legally driven) and closures, related to Man’s investment products. Awareness and implementation of product governance requirements is key.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior stakeholders at Man to take the lead on discussions regarding the product design and structuring for new investment products (including pooled funds and client solutions) for one or more of Man’s investment divisions
• Lead coordination of the product lifecycle events for one or more of Man’s investment divisions
• Partner and interact effectively with other teams within Man (including senior management, portfolio management, Sales and operational teams) who are involved in product lifecycle events
• Lead engagement and coordination with external counsel for fund related lifecycle events, including for both pooled funds and client solutions
• Ensure each product lifecycle event correctly follows Man’s product governance process, seeking client, fund and management company board approvals as necessary
• Complete executive summaries for new products or significant adaptations to existing products
• Hold meetings throughout the various phases of a lifecycle event, as outlined in Man’s product governance framework (including kick‑off, periodic catch‑up, pre‑go‑live meetings, etc)
• Maintain and update checklists, procedures and controls associated with product lifecycle events
• Review and understand fund offering documentation
• Support Sales responses to client requests around product specifications, including by drafting Product Proposals or coordinating stakeholder response to queries, where necessary
• Be ‘product champion’ within the Global Product Management team for the products that you are launching, restructuring or closing, and share with the team information in relation to product development that is underway in relation to these products
• Excellent academic qualifications are essential
• Background in Product Development / Management (2‑6 years experience)
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant experience will have been gained with a leading asset manager
• Product development experience; strong technical knowledge of private markets products or UCITS
• Detailed understanding of a range of fund structures

Inclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You’ll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you’ll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You’ll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you’ll receive two annual ‘Mankind’ days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long‑term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long‑service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact [e-mail].