Investment Management Product Manager & Specialist

The Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking a skilled product manager to drive the development of their front office research and analytics platform. You will play a crucial role in enhancing analytics capabilities to support data-driven investment strategies. This position requires a strong background in quantitative research and product delivery, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams. Join us to be part of a mission-driven culture that values collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Extensive business experience in product delivery.
• Proven experience in leading product delivery initiatives.
• Experience working with quantitative research teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of key capabilities in the research studio environment.
• Influence and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Drive the planning and implementation of new product capabilities.

Skills

Product delivery initiatives

Quantitative research expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical capabilities

Education

Undergraduate degree

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Dive the development of Vanguard's front office research and analytics platform. As part of our Investment Management Insights team, you will play a critical role in driving the development and deployment of analytics capabilities and technology that support the organization’s data‑driven investment strategies.

Vanguard is seeking a product manager to drive the development of Vanguard's front office research and analytics platform. As part of our Investment Management Insights team, you will play a critical role in driving the development and deployment of analytics capabilities and technology that support the organization’s data‑driven investment strategies.

This position requires a blend of technical expertise in quantitative investment research, and product management experience working with diverse stakeholders and technical teams. This role will report to the Head of Insights Studio and will be instrumental in transforming our investment teams’ analytics culture through cutting‑edge capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leads the development of key capabilities within our research studio environment supporting knowledge management, analytics, dashboarding, and signal generation.
• Ensure the research studio environment is user‑friendly and supports the diverse needs of investment teams.
• Influences and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to create best practices that drive significant change to the client experience. Ensures all planned development activities are deeply rooted in business outcomes.
• Coaches digital product teams towards best practices and learnings. Oversees digital product teams’ support of the messaging, communication, and customer outreach as necessary.
• Facilitates strong business support through working with team members to promote a consistent approach to decisions/impacts and client propositions.
• Drives connection across all appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
• Leads the planning, development and implementation of new product capabilities with cross‑divisional impact. Defines and analyzes markets, developing detailed product features and requirements, and developing implementation plans.
• Influences and employs a variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continually improve the user experience including assessing the role of AI in both analytics capabilities and enhancements to user experience in the research studio environment.
• Participates in and influences ongoing business planning and departmental prioritization activities.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Extensive business experience with proven relevant delivery experience and proven experience in leading product delivery initiatives.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience working with quantitative research teams or investment signal generation required.

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position.

Why Vanguard?

Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.

This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low‑cost, uncomplicated investments.

It's what we stand for: value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard's continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: "Do the right thing."

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard's core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in‑person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission‑driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long‑term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.