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.
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