Ensure the client is at the heart of the work and that their needs and requirements are considered at each state of the Product Lifecycle
Oversee and manage all aspects of fund launch, change, merger and closure processes
Prepare proposal papers for the Product & Distributionmittee (PDC) – presenting from time to time – plus prepare and maintain project plans and action logs
Set clear expectations throughout development processes with all stakeholders as it relates to documentation review, time to market, operational set up, reporting requirements, and potential issues to resolve
Conduct proactive assessments of products to ensure that they remainpetitive, viable and fit-for-purpose, overlaying with market intelligence to assess potential new opportunities
Assist with the production of annual product reviews,pleting the reporting templates for the PDC and ensuring actions are taken forward topletion
Assist with the annual Assessment of Value (AoV) project and produce the Board report, ensuring results are identified in a timely manner and actions agreed with internal stakeholders
Identify potential development opportunities ( strategies or delivery mechanisms), contributing to the Ideas Pool generation and Product Development Forum agenda
Co-ordinating fund country registrations, preparing evaluation reports with rmendation forernancemittees and fund boards.
Leading the quarterly share / unit class reviews andpleting reports for the PDC
Act as SME for product-related queries, answering questions that arise, representing the team in various projects and signing off on accuracy of product data
Contribute to the product oversight andernance framework by providing input and analysis as required, updating procedures and policies to reflect ongoing enhancements
Act on changes in regulation and market practice to ensure the fund vehicles arepetitive andpliant
Understand the impact of changing regulations on the business and the funds in the UK, Luxembourg and other relevant jurisdictions.
Experience required :
Product Development and / or management experience within asset management, good experience of UK and Luxembourg domiciled UCITS and non UCITS funds ( NURS, SIF).
An understanding of fund distribution in both UK and Internationally into multiple jurisdictions and sensitivity to pan-Europeanplexities and dependencies
An understanding of the asset management regulatory environment including confirmed knowledge of UK and European fund regulation ( PROD, UCITS V, AIFMD, MiFID II etc)
An understanding of ESG and the evolving regulatory, data and reporting requirements ( SFDR, SDR)
Project management ability and experience, includingplex initiatives, with the ability to manage working groups.
Experience co-ordinating and / or reviewing unit trust, OEIC and / or SICAV prospectuses
A detailed understanding of how a fund operates distributions, tax, pricing, valuations.
Strongmunications / stakeholder management skills
Analytical skills with ability to influence and use initiative
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Product Development Manager • London, United Kingdom