- Company Name
- Mason Blake
- Job Title
- Product Development & Strategy Manager
- Job Description
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Job Title: Product Development & Strategy Manager
Role Summary: Lead the end‑to‑end development, launch, and enhancement of investment funds, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment with market demands.
Expectations: Deliver high‑quality fund proposals and documentation on time, maintain regulatory compliance, support senior leadership on strategic initiatives, and effectively manage stakeholder relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive the full lifecycle of fund development: concept, approval, launch, and ongoing enhancement.
- Manage product changes, approvals, documentation, and governance for fund launches, closures, mergers, and regulatory updates.
- Conduct market research, feasibility studies, and competitor analysis to shape product strategy.
- Prepare and present governance materials and act as primary liaison for stakeholders and external partners.
- Provide fund‑related information, due diligence support, and investor communications to client teams.
- Draft, review, and maintain prospectuses, KIIDs, supplements, and regulatory filings.
- Assist senior product leadership on ad‑hoc projects and strategic initiatives.
Required Skills
- Minimum 5 years in product roles within asset management.
- Proven experience in fund development and implementation of changes.
- In‑depth knowledge of investment fund structures (UCITS, AIFs, OEICs).
- Strong project management, multi‑tasking, and organizational skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
- Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at engaging senior stakeholders and external partners.
- Strong stakeholder management, integrity, professionalism, and reliability.
Required Education & Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Law, or related field (preferred). Liability compliance certifications (e.g., FCA, IOSCO) advantageous.