Product Manager – Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions

AllianceBernstein LP•Nashville, NY

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager will report to the Head of Business Development, Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions - Americas and will support the continued growth and expansion of AB’s Systematic Solutions Platform (including Long-only and systematic hedge fund strategies), working closely with business development professionals and investment teams located in Nashville, New York, and London. This is a unique opportunity to help scale a growing systematic platform at an established global asset management firm.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
7–10+ years of experience in asset management, hedge funds, or institutional client coverage within hedge funds or asset management
Broad investment-management, financial-market knowledge, and sales process knowledge
Strong understanding of systematic investing approaches, hedge fund structures, portfolio construction, private fund vehicles, and risk management
Strong verbal and writing skills.
Ability to thrive in a busy, deadline-driven work environment.
Works well under pressure
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple strict deadlines simultaneously
Highly motivated self-starter; ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
An understanding of the global alternatives marketplace: understanding client needs, market trends and the competitive landscape
Ability to collaborate well with fellow Product Team members and other colleagues globally
Comfort engaging with sophisticated investors on performance drivers and market dynamics
Strong quantitative orientation
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

Nice To Haves

Creativity and a marketing “sense” is a distinct plus

Responsibilities

Maintain deep, product-related knowledge for our Systematic Solutions Platform (long-only and systematic hedge Fund strategies), including investment process, portfolio positioning, performance, attribution, assets, portfolio management team members, and investment updates
Help shape the messaging and proposition around the overall systematic product platform
Prepare regularly scheduled (quarterly, monthly) client servicing materials
Prepare and update marketing presentations used for new business development, including customizing them as needed for finals presentations
Collaborate with the Global Product Management Team to define focus areas, business development initiatives, areas for training, and develop target lists, Consultant Relations and/or home-office strategies for select strategies
Research and fulfill ad hoc inquiries and requests from clients, Advisors, Associates or other client-facing professionals for portfolio attributes, market views, outlooks, and current investment strategy and positioning
Partner with Product Development on new products (or enhancement of existing products) for various regions/channels
Engage with clients, both internally and externally, as a subject matter expert to assist in asset raising
Analyze and reporting on the competitive positioning of our products
Continually create new sales ideas/ways to advocate product (e.g. Blog posts, thought leadership ideas)
Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly and quarterly investor communications
Work directly with Portfolio Managers to develop performance commentary and strategy updates
Translate complex investment information into clear, consistent investor messaging
Review and maintain pitch materials, DDQs, RFPs, and ad hoc investor requests
Partner with Portfolio Managers, risk, operations, legal, and compliance teams to ensure accurate and compliant investor communications
Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s platform structure, risk framework, and portfolio construction approach
Provide feedback to internal teams based on investor perspectives and market intelligence