Investment Product Strategy Analyst

The Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is seeking an Investment Product Strategy Analyst in Greater London. The successful candidate will lead strategic analysis of market trends and drive product innovation. This role requires exceptional analytical skills and proven investment product knowledge. The firm offers a hybrid work model, working in the office Tuesday to Thursday, alongside a focus on diversity and equality. Candidates must be proactive self-starters capable of managing high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Proven investment product knowledge from asset management or investment banking.
• Ability to organize and execute multiple projects under deadlines.
• Influencing senior stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth research on market trends for product strategy.
• Evaluate offerings and recommend new products or enhancements.
• Present findings to senior management clearly.

Skills

Investment product knowledge

Analytical ability

Project management

Education

CFA designation

Job description

About the role

Join a team that shapes the future of investment products for one of the worlds leading asset managers. As an Investment Product Strategy Analyst youll play a critical role in driving product innovation and strategic decisions that influence global markets and client portfolios. This is an opportunity to combine deep analytical skills with industry insight to deliver solutions that matter.

In this role you will

• Lead Strategic Analysis – Conduct in-depth research on market trends competitive positioning and client needs to inform product strategy across our global investment lineup
• Drive Product Innovation – Partner with senior leaders and subject matter experts to evaluate existing offerings and recommend new products or enhancements that align with client demand and market opportunities
• Turn Data into Insight – Source and validate data from internal and external channels applying investment and business acumen to uncover actionable insights for product development
• Influence Decision-Making – Present findings and recommendations to senior management through clear compelling reports and presentations that shape product strategy
• Stay Ahead of the Market – Build and maintain expertise in asset management investment products and competitive dynamics to anticipate trends and identify opportunities
• Manage High-Impact Projects – Lead cross-functional initiatives from concept to execution ensuring timely delivery and alignment with strategic objectives
• Collaborate Across the Industry – Develop strong relationships internally and externally to enhance research quality and strategic thinking

What it takes

Proven deep investment product knowledge gained through either product strategy product management or related roles within asset management or investment banking

CFA designation is strongly preferred

You will need to be a pro‑active self‑starter with ability to organise prioritise and execute multiple projects across multiple stakeholders simultaneously in a deadline‑driven environment

Exceptional analytical ability and proven experience influencing senior stakeholders

Special Factors

Vanguard is not offering sponsorship for this position

This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office Tuesday-Thursday

This role encompasses activities that fall within the remit of UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation. The successful candidate will therefore be subject to UK regulatory requirements in relation to conduct rules regulatory references and the assessment of fitness and propriety knowledge experience and competence. Where appropriate the role may also be subject to approval by the UK FCA.

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.

Its what we stand for : value to investors.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguards 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 Vanguards 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 Vanguards core purpose : to take a stand for all investors to treat them fairly and to give them the best chance for investment success.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity

Vanguard is an equal opportunity employer. Vanguard is committed to providing all crew members a working environment that is free from discrimination prejudice and bias. Through this Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Vanguard reaffirms its commitment to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and crew members without regard to race color national origin or ancestry religion gender sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability marital status veteran or military addition Vanguard prohibits discrimination based on genetic information as well as any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Vanguard. Please inform if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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.

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1