Investment Product Strategy Manager

Vanguard Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment company in Greater London seeks an Investment Product Strategy Manager to influence global investment solutions. This role involves leading product initiatives, driving project success, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Applicants should have experience in the investment industry, strong project management skills, and excellent communication abilities. This hybrid position requires in-office work Tuesday-Thursday, and is subject to UK regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the investment industry.
• Experience leading medium to small-scale project teams.
• Project management experience in estimating, scheduling & planning.
• Strong communication presence across various senior levels.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic product initiatives from approval through implementation.
• Create and manage detailed plans for project success.
• Partner with teams to bridge ideas and execution.
• Shape go-to-market strategies with Product and Marketing.
• Produce high-quality documentation for stakeholders.
• Influence decisions using investment expertise.

Skills

Experience in investment industry

Project management skills

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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Shape the Future of Investment Products!

Are you ready to influence the direction of global investment solutions? As an Investment Product Strategy Manager, you'll play a critical role in bringing innovative products to market and ensuring they meet the evolving needs of investors worldwide.

In this role you will

• Lead strategic product initiatives (launch of mutual funds and ETFs) from approval through implementation, acting as the primary point of accountability for enterprise-wide projects
• Drive project success by creating and managing detailed plans, setting milestones, and ensuring timely delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Partner with research and implementation teams to bridge ideas and execution, anticipating challenges and developing smart solutions
• Shape go-to-market strategies by working closely with Product Specialists, Marketing, and Sales to deliver impactful launches, training, and communications
• Produce high-quality documentation for governance committees and stakeholders, ensuring clarity and precision
• Influence decisions using your investment expertise and strategic insight, keeping senior leaders informed and engaged
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and contribute to global product planning
• Engage in special projects that broaden your impact and professional growth

What it takes

• Proven experience of working within the investment industry
• Experience in leading medium to small-scale and/or cross-enterprise project teams
• Previous project management experience including estimating, scheduling & planning
• Excellent communication skills - this role requires you to have a strong presence whilst interacting with various levels of seniority across the business
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail

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.

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.

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 status. In 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 [e-mail] 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.