Product Development Manager - UK - 344

Join to apply for the Product Development Manager – UK – 344 role at Schroders 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Product Development Manager – UK – 344 role at Schroders Who We\’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is proactive and innovative and who has a strong focus on understanding and meeting client needs to enhance our value proposition to ensure that our products and services are tailored to deliver good client outcomes and delight our clients. Job Description Product Development Executive/Manager Who We\’re Looking For We are looking for someone who is proactive and innovative and who has a strong focus on understanding and meeting client needs to enhance our value proposition to ensure that our products and services are tailored to deliver good client outcomes and delight our clients. Working with the senior leadership of the Product Development Team and Product Development Managers the successful candidate will support business growth by developing and managing UCITS funds and AIFs across multiple fund ranges in UK and Europe on product developments which are tied to Schroders’ priorities. The candidate will also proactively partner collaboratively with colleagues in multiple functions including Client Group, Investment, Operations, Legal, Risk and Compliance to evaluate the impact of regulatory change and other strategic product development related initiatives across Schroders\’ products. The successful candidate will ideally have experience as a product professional or have other equivalent experience which meets the required skill set. UK and Luxembourg authorised funds experience is desirable. Someone with a keen interest in leveraging new technologies, including AI, to drive innovation and improve team effectiveness. 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 Responsibilities The Product Development Team is responsible for co-ordinating the development of new products and on-going range management for our UK and European fund ranges including taking the responsibly for prospectus and regulatory submissions: Development – taking ownership of the development cycle from initial concept, through detailed design, build and launch. Management – ongoing product range management to ensure existing products are fit for purpose. To the extent that changes or issues are identified, formulating action plans to ensure appropriate action is taken. Prospectus & Regulatory Submissions – co-ordinate and are responsible for all prospectus amendments for regulatory filings and managing all associated documentation. Create value for Schroders Shareholders – delight our clients by developing new and innovative products at speed and sharing Product insights with the Client Group and clients. What You\’ll Do Lead the development of new products launches with an emphasis on Luxembourg, UK and Irish funds. Lead the fund ranges. Main activities will include prospectus updates, fund mergers and changes. Actively engage with Client Group (and clients) to understand their needs and ensure our products and services meet their expectations. Work with Investment desks, Client Group & Marketing, Operations, Compliance, Risk, Legal and Finance teams to ensure adequate support for the product launches and changes. Maintain awareness of competitor, regulatory and market developments. Actively contribute and lead on ad hoc work and strategic projects as they arise. The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need Excellent written and verbal communication. Excellent attention to detail. A strong interest in and willingness to learn and implement new technologies, including AI, to improve PD processes and client outcomes. Demonstratable delivery focused organisational/prioritisation and project management skills. Flexibility to multitask across multiple fund ranges and asset classes. Knowledge/experience of the investment management and/or funds/asset management industry. The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications That’ll Help Qualifications within investment/asset management e.g. IMC, CAIA, CFA etc. Wider experience within investment/asset management business. Experience with AI or other innovative technologies. Knowledge of developing and maintaining authorised fund products and unauthorised fund products. A broad understanding of securities and instruments, portfolio management techniques, investment processes, and investment management products. Knowledge of sustainable regulations (eg SFDR & SDR) and sustainable implementation within a product role. A broad understanding of the legal and regulatory risks associated with the financial services industry and applicable FCA and CSSF regulation Positive attitude; genuinely pro-active and keen to take responsibility. What You\’ll Be Like Creative with a strong desire to improve and refine the role. Innovative and open to adopting new technologies and methodologies to enhance product offerings and client outcomes. A keen sense of team spirit. Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build strong relationships around the business. 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 characteristics About Us 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. 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