Product Manager

Victory Capital•Boston, MA

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.

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