Product Contractor - UCITS - 6m - London - Global Asset Manager

Key Activities

• Work in partnership with the business to prioritise the product pipeline of work.

• Leading product launches, share class launches, changes, restructures and the ongoing product management of the product range working with the Head of Product

• Ensure that the range is fit for purpose and that fund documentation remains up to date and consistent with the regulatory environment

• Support the planning and project management of initiatives working closely with relevant departments including Distribution; Legal; Compliance; Operations; Risk etc

• Ensure that product work is conducted in line with regulatory requirements and the firm’s required areas of product suitability, product governance and treating customers fairly.

• Ongoing proactive review of industry and regulatory developments, with the associated project management and implementation

• Help with the ongoing management of the Assessment of Value and Consumer Duty.

• Prepare management information for senior management on product management initiatives.

• Management of internal product databases and ensure the accuracy of information.

• Analyse regulatory and tax changes and implications. 

Experience

• Degree level, and good academics
• Strong understanding of the regulatory framework of UCITS funds
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at the same time, and prioritise appropriately
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Good working knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment
• Ability to build strong working relationships
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills