Lead Product Manager – Equities
About the role
Join our growing Global Asset Management (GAM) team at RBC! We are seeking a Lead Product Manager who will be focused on equity strategies and investment vehicles. Reporting up through the RBC GAM US Distribution channel and working in very close proximity to the investment teams, this role will be focused on driving product innovation, development, management, and long-term growth strategy of our equity investment products.
Responsibilities
- Work alongside the Director of Product Innovation on end-to-end product lifecycle management of equity strategies and help drive the strategic direction for our equity product suite expansion
- Act as the firm’s subject matter expert for all US vehicle types, in particular those more prevalent in the equities space that will include commingled investment funds, mutual funds, ETFs, etc.
- Proactively identify, develop and champion new equity investment product opportunities
- Work closely with legal, compliance, operations and other key functional stakeholders to navigate the product approval process efficiently, building proactive relationships needed to accelerate speed to market and eliminate potential bottlenecks
- Prepare materials for, and ultimately present to, various funds boards, new product committees and senior governance forums, presenting new product proposals with confidence and authority to senior internal and external stakeholders
- Partner with legal and other key stakeholders to support periodic filings and ensure investment vehicle documents stay up to date as strategies or terms evolve
- Develop compelling go-to-market strategies for newly approved products, working closely with distribution, marketing and the Institutional Portfolio Management (IPM) team to ensure every launch is well-positioned, well-timed, and well-supported
- Continuously monitor the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, industry flow dynamics and investor trends to identify commercial opportunities and potential future product requirements
- Produce competitive analysis packages for each equity product, and partner with key stakeholders to develop and execute product-level business development plans
- Challenge the status quo on the existing equity product suite, identifying strategies that are no longer competitively positioned and making the case for rationalization where appropriate
- Act as a conduit of knowledge and information flow between investment desks and distribution/client-facing teams; serve as the primary point of contact who leads on responding to product-related queries on the firm’s equities investment strategies from clients and prospects
- Support the IPM team in responding to RFPs by developing high-quality responses to typical product-related RFP questions and provide input into solution design and pricing
- Contribute to ongoing training sessions for the distribution team on our suite of equity strategies including team structure, investment philosophy and process, peer-relative performance as well as key differentiating features of our team and strategy, etc.
- Work on projects as needed internally specifically to increase the effectiveness, efficiencies and consistency of the service we provide to clients
- Co-ordinate with other Product Managers and IPMs to build efficiencies into the process of supporting the client-facing teams
Requirements
- Must-have Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the asset management industry
- Deep understanding of the competitive landscape within the equity asset class
- Detailed knowledge across all US vehicle types, in particular those more prevalent in the equity space such as commingled investment funds, mutual funds, and ETFs
- Experience working across multiple distribution channels — institutional, intermediary, RIA and sub-advisory — with a clear understanding of what each channel needs from a product perspective
- Experience bringing new products to market, originating and championing ideas from concept through to launch
- Experience using analytical tools such as Morningstar Direct, eVestment, Preqin, Bloomberg, etc.
- Strong understanding of US fund regulation and the product approval process
- CFA / CAIA designations strongly preferred
Qualifications
- Must-have Bachelor’s degree
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the asset management industry
Skills
- Business Case Design
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Effectiveness Measurement
- Financial Regulation
- Interpersonal Relationship Management
- Product Development Lifecycle
- Product Development Methodology
- Product Services
- Results-Oriented
- Waterfall Model
Benefits
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program include competitive compensation and flexible benefits, such as 401(k) program with company-matching contributions, health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off.
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
- Opportunities to do challenging work.
- Opportunities to build close relationships with clients.
Pay
The expected salary range for this particular position is $99,000-$176,000 (Boston), $90,000-$160,000 (Minneapolis), depending on your experience, skills, and registration status, market conditions and business needs. You have the potential to earn more through RBC’s discretionary variable compensation program which gives you an opportunity to increase your total compensation, provided the business meets its performance targets and you meet your individual goals.
Schedule
Full time
Additional Job Details
- Address: 225 FRANKLIN STREET:BOSTON
- City: Boston
- Country: United States of America
- Work hours/week: 40
- Employment Type: Full time
- Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Job Skills
- Business Case Design
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Effectiveness Measurement
- Financial Regulation
- Interpersonal Relationship Management
- Product Development Lifecycle
- Product Development Methodology
- Product Services
- Results-Oriented
- Waterfall Model
Job Type
Regular
Pay Type
Salaried
Posted Date
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