Product Development Manager - Asset Management

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager in London is seeking a Product Development professional to enhance fund products and lead strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in asset management, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of various fund structures. This position offers flexibility, with a hybrid working model of mainly office-based work. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in product management within asset management.
• Strong understanding of investment strategies across various asset classes.
• Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance fund products across various structures.
• Conduct market, competitor, and regulatory analysis.
• Lead the end-to-end process of fund launches.

Skills

Product development experience

Understanding of active and passive investment strategies

Strong analytical skills

Project management skills

Collaboration skills

Job description

Job Description

I’m working on a fantastic opportunity with a leading global asset manager that is looking to hire a Product Development professional to join its growing team. This is a broad and strategic role spanning active strategies across equities, fixed income and multi asset giving you exposure to the full product lifecycle from ideation through to launch and ongoing evolution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance fund products across a variety of structures, including UCITS, OEICs, and structures used in Asian markets
• Partner with investment, distribution, legal, compliance, operations and marketing teams to bring product initiatives to life
• Conduct market, competitor and regulatory analysis to inform product decisions and identify opportunities
• Lead the end-to-end process of fund launches, closures, and modifications
• Support global product strategy with a focus on innovation, scalability, and investor relevance
• Product strategy and planning, develop annual product execution plans for Europe and Asia.
• Oversee governance obligations such as the annual Assessment of Value (AoV) and Consumer Duty assessments for the UK fund range, and those appropriate in other domiciles

Ideal Candidate:

• Solid experience in product development or product management within asset management
• Strong understanding of both active and passive (ETF) investment strategies across equities, fixed income & multi asset
• Familiarity with a range of fund structures, particularly UCITS, OEICs, and those common in Asian jurisdictions
• Proven ability to manage projects involving multiple stakeholders across global teams
• Proactive, analytical and commercially-minded approach
• Experience of working within a complex organisation and an understanding of how to collaborate with folks in different time zones.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally respected firm with a collaborative culture and a strong reputation for taking care of their employees.

They are in the office 4 days per week with 1 day working from home though it is an adult environment with flexibility within the day.

Please note that visa sponsorship is unavailable.