Supporting the Head of Product Strategy and Research, EMEA, to lead the Fixed Income Product Strategy for SSGA in the region covering ETF, Index and Active capabilities
Assist in the origination of a robust pipeline of innovative product strategies in the Fixed Income market that competitively differentiate the firm and enhance its prospects for revenue and asset growth
Identify market trends that expand opportunities for the firm’s investment capabilities
Consider growth potential and seed capital investment of new Fixed Income product ideas
Serve as investment product expert for EMEA for Fixed Income strategies within Institutional and/or Intermediary channels
Maintain deep understanding of regional client needs, competitive dynamics, regulatory trends and money in motion, across Institutional and Intermediary segments
Deliver Fixed Income product insights to internal stakeholders and partners to gain support for regional product strategy and development priorities
Own business cases for new Fixed Income product recommendations
Present recommendations to governance and business bodies as well as relevant Fund Boards
Maintain a high level of communication with investment teams and regional distribution leaders, ensuring product strategy needs and expectations are fulfilled
Knowledge Required:
7+ years of experience within product development, design, or as a product strategist/investment strategist with demonstrable track record of delivering successful outcomes
Deep Fixed Income asset class expertise
Holds or studying towards CFA desirable
Experience and knowledge of product design, strategy and client needs within institutional and/or intermediary channels
Strong knowledge of the asset management industry including investors types, distribution channels, competitor landscape, investment products/client experience is a plus
Commercial awareness of market dynamics, market evolution and of competitive landscape to ensure that products remain fit for purpose
Knowledge of pooled product structures including UCITS and non-UCITS (other collective and alternative funds – QAIF, RAIF, AUT, MPF etc., across a range of domiciles) is a plus
Awareness of the changing regulatory framework especially sustainability for investment funds in EMEA
Skills Required:
Demonstrable track record of contributing to the design of innovative, strategic investment products across ETF, Index and Active capabilities
Track record of delivering product projects within an Investment Management organization
Excellent communication skills, including ability to influence senior management
Excellent presentation skills including an ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and ideas to a senior audience in a clear and concise manner
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Factset, Lipper etc.