Product Governance Manager (SFDR)

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Product Governance Manager to join their dynamic Global Product team. This role is pivotal in navigating the complexities of regulatory changes, particularly those related to SFDR, and ensuring that all product governance matters are handled with precision. You will lead on investment policy changes, manage documentation amendments, and act as the go-to expert for upcoming regulations impacting regulated funds. If you have a strong background in investment management and a passion for regulatory compliance, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in product governance within a global investment management house.
• Strong understanding of SFDR and fund regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment policy and regulatory changes for product governance.
• Ensure timely reporting to regulators and maintain documentation.

Skills

Regulatory Change Management

Knowledge of SFDR

Fund Regulations

Investment Policy Changes

Education

Strong Academics

CFA or Similar Qualification

Job description

Our client is a global investment management house. Due to a continued busy period, they are now looking for a Product Governance Manager to join their high performing Global Product team (initially on a 12 month contract basis).

Focusing on matters related to SFDR, the Product Governance Manager will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Leading on matters such as investment policy changes, fee changes, guideline and dealing term changes, new share class features and regulatory driven changes.
• Aid in drafting amendments to the offering documentation and seeking approval through relevant governance forums.
• Regulatory Change (with a focus on SFDR and Taxonomy).
• Act as the point person for the product team regarding upcoming regulations that impact regulated Funds.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of upcoming relevant regulations.
• Maintain a good understanding of SFDR, including Fund specific E/S characteristics and the distinctions made between Article 6, 8, and 9 Funds.
• Ensuring Prospectus amendments and other disclosure requirements are reflected across related supporting documentation.
• Ensure the reporting to the Regulator (AIF reporting, Annual Fund Profile reviews, SRD II) is done in a timely manner.
• Lead on ad hoc projects related to product governance.

The Product Governance Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Working knowledge of SFDR.
• Experience within a global investment management house (this role covers international product).
• Knowledge across different fund vehicles, including SICAVs and OEICs.
• Familiarity with fund regulations and change.
• Background within in-house legal or product governance within an international investment management house.
• Strong academics and / or industry specific qualifications such as CFA.

This is an exciting opportunity for a buy-side Product Governance professional to take on a new role at a dynamic asset management house.