Product Development Manager

Job DescriptionProduct Development Manager Who We’re Looking ForWe 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.The successful candidate will support business growth by developing and managing UCITS funds and AIFs, including UCITS alternative funds, across multiple fund ranges domiciled in UK and Europe on product developments which are tied to Schroders’ priorities. The candidate will also proactively partner collaboratively with colleagues, including senior stakeholders, 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 significant experience as a product development professional or have other equivalent experience which meets the required skill set. Significant and relevant UK and Luxembourg authorised funds experience is essential.Someone with a keen interest in leveraging new technologies, including AI, to drive innovation and improve team effectiveness.About SchrodersWe’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 baseWe 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 teamResponsibilitiesThe 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 UK, Irish and Luxembourg 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 including working on structuring and product solutions. The Knowledge, Experience And Qualifications You Need At least 5-10 years’ experience of developing and maintaining authorised fund products and unauthorised fund products. 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. Experience of mentoring and training junior team members. 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. 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. What You'll Be Like Positive attitude; genuinely pro-active and keen to take responsibility. 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 AreOur 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 characteristic .About UsWe'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.