Investment Product Manager – 6 month contract

Job title:

Investment Product Manager – 6 month contract

Company

Schroders

Job description

Business Area: Systematic Investments, Equities
Location: London
Job title: Investment Product AnalystWho we’re looking for
We are seeking to hire an Investment Product Analyst to join our Product Management team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in driving business and product development initiatives. As the main point of contact for clients, you will facilitate communication and collaboration between clients and various internal support areas. This includes working closely with teams such as marketing, legal, compliance, the reporting team, and operations.This role requires a “hands-on” approach and a deep understanding of the asset management business. Your expertise in this area will enable you to provide valuable insights and guidance to our clients, further strengthening our relationships and enhancing their experience with Schroders. Joining our Product Management team will offer you the opportunity to contribute to our continued growth and success, whilst working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.About Schroders
We’re a global investment manager. We help institutions, intermediaries and individuals around the world invest money to meet their goals, fulfil their ambitions, and prepare for the future.We have around 6,000 people on six continents. And we’ve been around for over 200 years, but keep adapting as society and technology changes. What doesn’t change is our commitment to helping our clients, and society, prosper.The base
We moved into our new HQ in the City of London in 2018. We’re close to our clients, in the heart of the UK’s financial centre. And we have everything we need to work flexibly.The team
Schroders Systematic Investment (SSI) is a leading quantitative equity desk in the UK, managing approximately £17 billion of assets. Our expertise lies in fully systematic and quantitative equity strategies, which span global and regional mandates. The Product Management team plays a crucial role within SSI, enabling our portfolio managers to concentrate on research and investing by taking charge of managing the business of Systematic Investments. These responsibilities include client reporting and servicing, participating in new pitches, developing innovative investment strategies, and serving as the go-to experts for inquiries about the products and services offered by Systematic Investments.What you’ll do
Product and Client Support:

• Create and distribute regular SSI product presentations and fund updates;
• Prepare client reports and review presentations on market and portfolio performance, and investment strategy updates;
• Develop detailed product knowledge and apply that to create marketing content;
• Conduct competitor analysis to determine comparative advantages and relevant peer groups and
• Provide support to sales and client service teams in responding to client queries.

New Business Development:

• Take ownership of completing RFPs (Request for Proposals) to a high standard, tailored to answer client questions;
• Assist in the development and production of presentations for client pitches and
• Maintain and regularly update marketing collateral, including product factsheets and pitch books.

Business Management:

• Support business strategy by maintaining and analysing assets under management (AUM), strategy and fund flows, and business profitability

The knowledge, experience and qualifications you need

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or a related field;
• Client service or product management experience within the asset management industry with primary focus on equities; will consider relevant experience in other areas;
• Strong reasoning and analytical ability, with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences;
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines;
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous learning and staying abreast of industry developments;
• Collaborative team player, able to work effectively with cross-functional teams and build strong relationships and
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

The knowledge, experience and qualifications that will help

• CFA Charterholder (or equivalent) or progressing towards CFA designation (or equivalent);
• Familiarity with quantitative investing concepts;
• Programming skills in Python and/or SQL;
• Familiarity with systems such as Aladdin, Evestment, Lipper, and Morningstar and
• Experience with working in an agile environment that emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and continuous improvement.

What you’ll be like

• Excellent communicator;
• Well organised;
• Enjoys understanding technical detail and
• Highly curious, and willing to learn.

We recognise potential, whoever you are
Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought, facilitated by an inclusive culture, will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer. You are welcome here, regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, or any other protected characteristic.

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:32:40 GMT

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