Senior Director, Investment Product Management

WTW•Chicago, IL

About The Position

WTW is seeking an experienced investment product management professional to support the development, launch, management, and enhancement of institutional and wealth management investment solutions across Collective Investment Trusts (CITs), mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts (SMAs), and alternative investment structures. The Director of Investment Product Management will partner closely with the Head of Product – North America to transform strategic business plans into executable product initiatives, coordinate cross-functional product development activities, manage ongoing product governance processes, and drive successful commercialization of new and existing investment solutions. This role is ideal for a seasoned asset management product professional who combines deep investment vehicle expertise with strong project management, analytical, and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Requirements

8-15 years of experience in investment product management, product development, product strategy, or related asset management functions.
Experience supporting or leading product launches within asset management, OCIO, wealth management, institutional consulting, or trust bank organizations.
Demonstrated expertise in institutional investment products
Strong understanding of investment operations, fund governance, and product lifecycle management.
Experience working with cross-functional teams across legal, compliance, operations, marketing, and distribution.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with trustee banks or CIT sponsors.
Exposure to wealth management distribution platforms, retirement channels, or OCIO solutions.
Experience with alternative investments, private markets, or multi-asset solutions.
Familiarity with ERISA, SEC, Investment Company Act of 1940, and banking regulatory requirements.
Experience conducting competitive analysis and product business case development.
CFA preferred.
MBA, CAIA, or other advanced credentials strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of product development initiatives from concept through launch.
Coordinate product launches across legal, compliance, operations, trading, marketing, distribution, finance, and external service providers.
Develop detailed product business cases, market assessments, and implementation plans.
Partner with investment teams to evaluate new product opportunities and enhancements.
Assist in the development and maintenance of product roadmaps across institutional and wealth management channels.
Support product structure evaluation including CITs, mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, model portfolios, and alternative investment vehicles.
Conduct market research and competitive intelligence to identify industry trends, client demand, emerging vehicles, and competitive positioning opportunities.
Analyze distribution trends across retirement, OCIO, advisory, and wealth management channels.
Prepare strategic recommendations regarding product launches, consolidations, and enhancements.
Monitor product performance and provide recommendations for growth initiatives.
Support product governance committees and maintain governance documentation.
Coordinate product reviews and ongoing oversight activities.
Partner with Legal and Compliance teams regarding regulatory requirements affecting investment products.
Assist in managing relationships with trustee banks, fund administrators, custodians, and other service providers.
Maintain product policies, operating procedures, and control frameworks.
Partner with sales teams to translate client and market feedback into product enhancements.
Support client presentations, consultant meetings, and product due diligence discussions.
Prepare product positioning materials, competitive analyses, white papers, and executive presentations.
Coordinate responses to RFPs, consultant questionnaires, and product due diligence requests.
Develop and maintain product dashboards and KPI reporting.
Analyze product profitability, asset growth, flows, utilization, and client adoption metrics.
Support financial modeling and forecasting for new product initiatives.
Monitor market share and competitor product developments.

Benefits

Medical (including prescription coverage)
Dental
Vision
Health Savings Account
Commuter Account
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Group Accident
Group Critical Illness
Life Insurance
AD&D
Group Legal
Identify Theft Protection
Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
Paid Holidays
Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required)
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave)
Paid Time Off
Contributory Pension Plan
Savings Plan (401k)
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans (for Level 38 and more senior roles)