Product ManagerGeneral Summary and Purpose:Responsible for the positioning, packaging and promotion of assigned asset classes and related strategies/funds across a variety of equity, fixed income, and multi- asset strategies. Activities include product development and rollout; product messaging, product analysis, development of sales promotion materials and dissemination of information pertaining to asset class and strategy/fund assignments. Promoting assigned products internally and responding to inbound requests from distribution teams and clients.
You will report to Head of Product Management
You Will:Champion assigned strategies, funds and themes:
- Work closely with US, offshore and export Distribution (retail and institutional), Business Development team, Marketing Communications, Marketing Services, Portfolio Management, Legal/Compliance and Digital Marketing
- Act as internal subject matter expert and main point of contact for assigned strategies providing support across wrappers and lifecycle
Product Positioning
- Understand all aspects of assigned asset class and related strategies/funds; monitor changes in performance and/or strategy
- Thoroughly analyze product performance via attribution analysis, including the drafting of regular portfolio commentaries
- Ensure consistent messaging
- Track and analyze competition consistently
- Assess industry trends and market opportunities
- Understand capital markets and macro-related events
- Firm grasp of product positioning as it relates to our different institutional and intermediary channels initiatives (Retail, Institutional, DCIO, and International Sales & Distribution) and platform initiatives
Product Management
- Development/creation of strategy/fund materials ensuring a consistent message across databases, RFPs, pitch books etc.
- Responsible for material revisions/updates
- Identify and implement necessary product changes
- Oversee timely dissemination and presentation (verbal and written) of information to Sales
- Day-to-day assist to Sales with product and product-related information to help drive sales and retain assets
Product Development
- Uncover new strategy/fund opportunities by closely monitoring industry trends
- Develop documentation to support new idea, including Board materials
- Build launch plan; manage rollout with all company divisions necessary for successful introduction
Project Management
- Provide project management support as needed throughout product lifecycle
You Have:- BS or BA in Economics, Finance or Business. Progress towards an MBA, equivalent graduate degree, and/or CFA strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the asset management industry in an investment specialist, product or investment role
- Series 6 or 7 and 63 licenses strongly preferred or willingness to acquire licenses
- Excellent knowledge of the asset management business and investment products.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
- Organized, project-driven, deadline oriented, flexible
Our Benefits:Victory Capital Management offers excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Flexible PTO, Family Medical and Disability Leaves, Education Tuition Reimbursement and a 401k plan with a generous employer match.
Target Compensation:The target base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000
Salaries are determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant's skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications.
Victory Capital Management operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.
Victory Capital Management's total compensation package includes the opportunity for annual compensation bonuses and/or commissions and a generous benefits package.
