Product Manager, Multi Asset

Job description

AB multi-asset investment team manages a wide array of asset allocation services for global institutions, high net worth individuals and retail mutual fund investors. The total assets under management across our multi-asset portfolios exceed USD145 billion. The Multi-Asset Business Development (BD) Group is responsible for supporting the marketing and distribution of AB’s Multi-Asset products and funds. The Group liaises with the global marketing, investment, client servicing, and product development teams on the retail, institutional and sub-advisory distribution channels. The Product Manager , as part of the Multi-Asset BD team, plays a major role in supporting marketing and client interaction of a key line of AB multi-asset products, working closely with Marketing, Sales and Portfolio Managers. Reporting to the Investment Strategist, the Product Manager’s role is to support the sales process in the following manner: Strong client orientation - partnering with the sales team to support existing client relationships as well as prospect and close new business. Preparing and updating marketing presentations and other materials to support product and platform messaging and facilitate the promotion and sales of AllianceBernstein’s multi-asset products. Providing internal and external marketing and sales support, and training for products where required. Researching and preparing responses to ad-hoc requests from clients and sales team Support client-specific investment prospecting/servicing materials (RFP, discretionary investment mandates, due diligence requests, etc.) Developing product updates covering performance, attribution, market outlook and positioning Monitoring and analyzing the competitive positioning of the firm’s multi-asset products and broad industry/market trends; preparing detailed competitive analysis Work with Portfolio Managers and other BD colleagues to offer consistent insight on market trends and sales opportunities Job Qualifications Bachelor/Masters degree in finance-related field 10+ years of experience in asset management / financial industry. Experience in product management roles at another global asset manager with a large and well-developed retail product line would be highly preferred. Familiarity with Taiwan SITE and Discretionary Investment Mandate business are preferred. Strong client-orientation and communication skills to read/write/speak in English and Chinese with ability to support local products and marketing. Has strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task, meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and creative environment. Possesses strong collaboration, communication and analytical skills with an attention to detail. Demonstrate a good understanding of capital markets. Good writing skill is preferred. Degree holder and CFA preferred but not mandatory. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills. Knowledge of various databases such as Bloomberg, Lipper, Morningstar Direct and others. Licensed in Taiwan Taipei City, Taiwan