Product Strategist [FTC]

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Strategist to join their market-leading team on a temporary basis. This role is perfect for someone looking to leverage their expertise in a dynamic environment focused on personal and professional development. You will be responsible for determining the positioning of investment strategies, developing training materials, and enhancing communication strategies. If you possess a strong analytical mindset, excellent communication skills, and a passion for asset management, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact while working alongside industry experts.

Benefits

Personal development opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a relevant role, with 3+ years in asset management.
• Advanced knowledge of global institutional investors and investment vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Determine positioning and target market for investment strategies.
• Oversee execution and enhancement of communication strategy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, or Economics

MBA

CFA qualification

Job description

Our client is a global asset management firm with an excellent reputation in the institutional market. This is an ideal opportunity for a Product Strategist looking to leverage their expertise in a market-leading team on a temporary basis. The role offers excellent benefits with personal and professional development opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

1. Determine the positioning and target market for the company’s investment strategies.
2. Identify, establish and develop a set of goals and actions (e.g. develop materials, product training, new vehicles, change in positioning, etc.)
3. Oversee the ongoing execution and enhancement of the communication strategy in partnership with the investment and client groups.
4. Contribute to the development of content (e.g. white papers, market research, pitch book, fact-sheets, etc.).
5. Collaborate with the investment and client teams to develop and deliver regular product trainings.
6. Monitor, evaluate and improve the business's range of investment vehicles (Private funds, UCITS, SICAVs, etc.).
7. Observe the business’ competitive positioning in terms of objectives, performance, fees, and vehicles.

Candidate profile:

1. Bachelors’ degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Finance, Economics, or similar as well as MBA and/or CFA qualification is desired.
2. 5+ years’ experience in a relevant role, 3+ years’ experience within asset management.
3. Advanced knowledge of global institutional investors and global investment vehicles (UCITS, mutual funds, commingled funds).
4. Advanced analytical/conceptual problem-solving skills with ability to leverage quantitative and qualitative approaches and develop actionable recommendations.
5. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience with project management, presentation development, and delivery.
6. Demonstrate high intellectual capacity and curiosity.
7. Have a strong work ethic, self-starter and a quick-study mentality, ability to work independently and also lead and inspire cross-functional teams.

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