Who You'll Work With: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.
What You'll Do:Key Responsibilities Include:- 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)
Investor Reporting & Messaging- 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
Internal Coordination & Platform Knowledge- 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
This position will provide the opportunity for:- High level of exposure to senior investment professionals, including attending investment strategy meetings
- Ownership of core marketing messaging around focus products and initiatives
- An in-depth education of the global markets, instruments and investment strategies
- Involvement in bringing new business into the firm
- Interaction with many business units globally (US, EMEA, Asia, LatAm) including Product Development, Marketing, Legal and Compliance, Strategic Relationships, and Sales
- Being a major contributor to a growing team in a large growth area of the firm
- Career advancement in various areas
What We're Looking For:- 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. Creativity and a marketing "sense" is a distinct plus
- 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
In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:
Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition AB provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off.
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