Equity Product Strategist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$90K — $130K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in product management and investment analysis/strategy
  • 3+ years of experience in equity investments preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
  • Graduate degree is advantageous
  • CFA designation preferred

Responsibilities

  • Partner with senior leaders to evaluate and recommend changes to Equity product lineup
  • Advance Equity product strategy initiatives through opportunity assessment and stakeholder alignment
  • Lead research projects and strategic initiatives from start to finish, coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses to inform product recommendations
  • Synthesize complex data into clear insights and presentations for senior leadership
  • Stay updated on industry and competitive trends to enhance decision-making
  • Engage in special projects and other assigned duties as necessary

Benefits

  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to extensive training and professional development opportunities
  • Opportunities to influence major investment strategies
  • Involvement in high-impact, cross-functional initiatives
  • Participation in a leading global investment firm with a sizable asset base
Full Job Description
Are you ready to help shape the future of global investing? As a key member of Vanguard's Portfolio Review Department (PRD), the team responsible for overseeing Vanguard's global investment product lineup, you'll play a pivotal role in driving innovation across our Equity Product group. This team leads high-impact, cross-functional product strategy initiatives, including stewardship of our $7.5+ trillion equity product franchise. In this role, you'll transform complex market data into strategic insights, collaborate with senior leaders, and influence the evolution of Vanguard's equity investment product offerings.

Responsibilities:
  • Partner with senior leaders, key stakeholders, and subject matter experts across the enterprise to evaluate strategic opportunities and priorities, recommending additions and changes to Vanguard's global Equity product lineup.
  • Support the prioritization and advancement of Equity product strategy initiatives by assessing opportunities, identifying key considerations and trade-offs, and driving alignment across stakeholders.
  • Independently lead Equity product research projects and strategic initiatives from inception through decision. Define project scope, establish priorities and timelines, coordinate cross-functional teams, and support implementation planning and execution readiness with business partners.
  • Conduct rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis of strategic, competitive, operational, and market considerations impacting Vanguard's Equity product lineup. Gather data from internal and external sources to develop evidence-based recommendations for new products and enhancements to existing offerings.
  • Synthesize complex information into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for senior leadership. Prepare and deliver executive-level memos, presentations, and supporting materials for governance forums and key decision-making bodies.
  • Develop and maintain working knowledge of industry, product, and competitive trends to support research, strategic analysis, and product decision-making.
  • Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
  • Five years related work experience, including three years' experience in product management and investment analysis/strategy. Equity investment experience preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • CFA preferred.


Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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