Product Manager

Victory Capital•Boston, MA

7d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Responsible for the positioning, packaging and promotion of assigned asset classes and related strategies/funds across a variety of equity, fixed income, and multi- asset strategies. Activities include product development and rollout; product messaging, product analysis, development of sales promotion materials and dissemination of information pertaining to asset class and strategy/fund assignments. Promoting assigned products internally and responding to inbound requests from distribution teams and clients. You will report to Head of Product Management.

Requirements

BS or BA in Economics, Finance or Business.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the asset management industry in an investment specialist, product or investment role.
Excellent knowledge of the asset management business and investment products.
Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
Organized, project-driven, deadline oriented, flexible.

Nice To Haves

Progress towards an MBA, equivalent graduate degree, and/or CFA strongly preferred.
Series 6 or 7 and 63 licenses strongly preferred or willingness to acquire licenses.

Responsibilities

Champion assigned strategies, funds and themes: Work closely with US, offshore and export Distribution (retail and institutional), Business Development team, Marketing Communications, Marketing Services, Portfolio Management, Legal/Compliance and Digital Marketing. Act as internal subject matter expert and main point of contact for assigned strategies providing support across wrappers and lifecycle.
Product Positioning: Understand all aspects of assigned asset class and related strategies/funds; monitor changes in performance and/or strategy. Thoroughly analyze product performance via attribution analysis, including the drafting of regular portfolio commentaries. Ensure consistent messaging. Track and analyze competition consistently. Assess industry trends and market opportunities. Understand capital markets and macro-related events. Firm grasp of product positioning as it relates to our different institutional and intermediary channels initiatives (Retail, Institutional, DCIO, and International Sales & Distribution) and platform initiatives.
Product Management: Development/creation of strategy/fund materials ensuring a consistent message across databases, RFPs, pitch books etc. Responsible for material revisions/updates. Identify and implement necessary product changes. Oversee timely dissemination and presentation (verbal and written) of information to Sales. Day-to-day assist to Sales with product and product-related information to help drive sales and retain assets.
Product Development: Uncover new strategy/fund opportunities by closely monitoring industry trends. Develop documentation to support new idea, including Board materials. Build launch plan; manage rollout with all company divisions necessary for successful introduction.
Project Management: Provide project management support as needed throughout product lifecycle.