Product Development & Strategy Associate

Mason Blake; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent financial services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced individual to assist in product development and management within the asset management industry. The role involves collaboration with various internal teams and requires a solid understanding of regulatory landscapes. Ideal candidates Will have 2-4 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields. This is an opportunity for proactive professionals looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in the asset management industry, ideally in product development.
• Understanding of the regulatory landscape in the UK, US, Ireland and Luxembourg.
• Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks including UCITS, AIFMD and MiFID II.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and launch of new products across multiple asset classes.
• Support key stages of the product life cycle including research, documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of product initiatives.

Skills

2–4 years of experience in the asset management industry

Broad investment knowledge across multiple strategies

Excellent communication skills

Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills

Proactive, structured and detail-oriented approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, Law, Business

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and launch of new products across multiple asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives and private markets
• Support key stages of the product life cycle including research, commercial analysis, documentation, legal requirements, regulatory filings and cross‑functional coordination
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Investments, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Operations and Marketing to ensure successful delivery of product initiatives
• Conduct market, competitor and regulatory analysis to help identify trends, gaps and opportunities in the product range
• Help maintain and monitor product pipelines, project trackers and governance submissions
• Support with product management activities
• Prepare materials for internal committees and contribute to product strategy discussions

Candidate Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience in the asset management industry, ideally in product development; transferable experience from other relevant areas of asset management or consulting will be considered.
• Broad investment knowledge across multiple strategies, combined with a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape in the UK, US, Ireland and Luxembourg, as well as the institutional and wholesale investor markets.
• Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks including UCITS, AIFMD and MiFID II.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• A proactive, structured and detail‑oriented approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accountancy, Law, Business or related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, IMC) are a plus but not essential.

Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.