Product Development Manager – Global Asset Manager

Stephen Bell Associates Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephen Bell Associates Ltd represents a leading global asset manager recruiting a London-based Product Development Manager. The role focuses on shaping product strategy, building a global development pipeline, and owning the business case and design process for new products.

You will drive launches from concept to registration, coordinate regulatory requirements with Legal and Compliance, manage the product lifecycle, and collaborate with Legal, Tax, Investment, Operations and Distribution to

Qualifications

• Proven track record in product development/management within asset management.
• Hands-on experience in the UK and multiple jurisdictions, ideally including the US.
• Ability to translate product strategy into clear plans, governance and timelines.
• Strong investment knowledge and commercial acumen.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a global, multi-market environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop product strategy and pipeline for global markets.
• Lead new product development from concept through to registration and go-to-market.
• Coordinate regulatory and market registration requirements with Legal and Compliance.
• Oversee product lifecycle, evaluating performance and market fit.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory coordination

Strategic thinking

Communication

Job description

Our client is a leading global asset manager with a successful range of funds across institutional and wholesale channels. They are hiring a London based Product Development Manager.

Key responsibilities include:

Product strategy and pipeline - help to build a global product development pipeline, assessing market opportunities, competitor positioning and client demand. Own the business case and product design process for new product ideas.

New product development - lead delivery of new product launches from concept and structuring through to registration, operational readiness and go-to-market. Build strong stakeholder relationships with Legal, Compliance, Tax, Investment, Operations and Distribution teams. Maintain clear project plans, governance and a visible global product roadmap.

Regulatory and market registration coordination - work with Legal and Compliance to manage the regulatory and registration requirements of launching and maintaining products. Ensure design, documentation, filings and approvals are tracked and delivered on time.

Product lifecycle management - oversee ongoing review of the existing product range, including performance, competitiveness, fee structures and continued market fit; make recommendations on product rationalisation, enhancement or retirement where appropriate.

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, they will possess a proven track record in product development/management gained in asset management; hands-on experience in the UK and multiple jurisdictions, ideally including the US; demonstrated ability to translate product strategy into clear plans, governance, workflows and delivery timelines; good investment knowledge, strong commercial acumen; the ability to connect product decisions to distribution priorities; excellent communication and stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate effectively in a global, multi-market environment.

Product Development Manager - Global Asset Manager London