Sydney
Asset Management
Permanent
Our client is a leading multinational financial services institution, currently seeking an experience Product Development Manager to join their Asset Management division.
The ideal candidate will have a background in funds management, ideally in Product Development/Management from another global leading asset management. Our client is targeting candidates with 5-10 years' experience, with added priority given to any candidates that are able to adapt to this role and quickly assume the necessary responsibilities.
This is a permanent position within our client's Sydney offices, and are currently only considering applicants with full and indefinite working rights. They are offering an above-market remuneration package and are especially seeking applicants with a proven track record in this arena.
Key responsibilities include:
Product Development
- Intensive market research to identify strategic and appropriate asset classes, product structures and distribution methods to ensure success when launching new products.
- Development of existing and new investment solutions for Wholesale and Institutional Distribution channels. Align with business strategy and produce a roadmap for product evolution/new products to be launched.
- Research of industry and competitor trends that will support the sales teams and ensure success when launching new investment offerings.
- Become an integral part of the product and strategic marketing function, regionally and globally, to ensure that the Australian business remains connected and informed about all relevant projects and initiatives.
- Creation of offer documents and supporting marketing material for new onshore products.
Strategic Analysis
- Competitor analysis and benchmarking using external databases such as eVestment, Preqin, Rainmaker and Morningstar Workstation. Strengthen competitive edge on sustainability.
- Research and promote connectivity within the client network to identify relevant, competitive and in demand strategies that could be successfully introduced to the Australian and New Zealand market.
- Research of industry, market and competitor trends that will support the sales teams and ensure success when defending existing strategies.
- Collaborate with Product Marketing teams in other locations on ways to enhance and streamline competitor analysis from a product marketing perspective.
Business Development
- Coordination of the RFP / RFI process for prospects, researchers, and consultants.
- Coordination of wholesale researcher and platform questionnaires, including the researcher rating process.
- Attend client / prospect / researcher meetings with the sales team as and when required to support from a strategic product and sustainability perspective.
- Further ad-hoc duties assisting the Head of Marketing & Distribution team in coordination and development of marketing materials.
Qualifications/Experience Required
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, undergraduate degree minimum.
- Strictly 5-10 years' experience in a similar role.
- Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Ability to work flexible hours and manage time effectively.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Knowledgeable and passionate about investment markets.
- Analytical mindset and ability to see market trends.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proactive and ability to work unsupervised.
- Strong organisational skills and deadline-driven.
- Good interpersonal skills, collaborative and a strong team player.
- Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.