Job Description
The Base
We are based at 7 Bryant Park in the heart of NYC and we have everything we need to work flexibly. This is to sustain our culture of innovation, collaboration, knowledge sharing, and building relationships within the business.
Position Overview
This role will be part of the North America Product Development team and will report to the Head of Product Development to execute on product strategy initiatives, coordinate product development projects, oversee new product implementation and delivery mechanisms for markets in the US and Canada.
Responsibilities
- Manage product development activities for the US and Canadian markets for investment products and solutions across each channel
- Research the structure, relative benefits, competitive pricing and commercial viability of pooled vehicles for the institutional, DC and intermediary channels
- Assist with the continued buildout of the SMA business and platform, including operational aspects
- Work closely with the investment teams, fund services, operations, legal, compliance, finance, and risk teams in New York and their counterparts globally to review and launch products
- Project manage the implementation of the agreed product strategy and product plans
- Collaborate globally with partners in the global product development function
- Coordinate with the Client Group, Marketing, Operations, and other key support areas to effectively support and promote products
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to think through all of the issues and research key topics thoroughly
- Strong organizational skills, with the ability to identify critical paths on project plans and able to multi-task.
- Fast learner with ability to grasp new concepts quickly and is methodical and organized in terms of note taking
- Demonstrates resilience by responding positively to changing circumstances and priorities
- Is a team player, maintains productive relationships and provides support for colleagues
- Demonstrates energy, drive, enthusiasm and has a passion for excellence
- Is comfortable challenging conventional wisdom, and is able to demonstrate the ability to apply analytical and logical thinking to evaluating information, draw valid conclusions and form a view. Is equally comfortable working in an iterative environment and is able to reassess an approach in light of changes
- Demonstrates intellectual flexibility and creativity in developing new solutions
- Has the ability to thrive in a face paced, entrepreneurial culture
- Constantly seeks ways to improve the quality and efficiency of work, including through the use of technology and innovation
Basic Qualifications
- Strong understanding of market and investment theory
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a technical field such as actuarial science or CFA qualified
- Proficiency across the Microsoft office suite especially Excel
- Familiarity with Institutional, Intermediary and Retirement markets
- Familiarity with creating, launching and supporting mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs and other institutional vehicles including 3c7s and CITs
- Awareness of the relevant legal, tax and regulatory considerations associated with launching and maintaining products across relevant markets and geographies
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the asset management industry and competitors
- Experience using tools such as Morningstar Direct, eVestment or Prequin
Compensation
Schroders offers a base salary in a range of $115,000 - $145,000 for this position.
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.
ADA
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
ADA EEO/Affirmative Action
Schroder Investment Management North America Inc. is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual disability, mental disability or physical disability, including, but not limited to, blindness, or protected veteran status.
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.
