Product Development Manager - Global Asset Manager - Stephen Bell Associates

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.