Product Analyst recruitment
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with Investment Management (i.e. portfolio managers and analysts)
• Develop and maintain an expert level of knowledge on relevant markets
• Understand the peer group and key competitors
• Liaise with Investment Management to provide perspective on fund positioning to Sales
• Work closely with marketing colleagues to generate or validate sales ideas
• Prepare and write Management Report of Fund Performance for Annual and Semi-Annual Reports, and support other regulatory materials
• Act as a liaison between Sales and Investment Management for all product-related inquiries
• Interview fund managers to develop commentaries and updates
REQUIREMENTS
* Level of Education: University degree/college diploma or equivalent work experience
* Special Courses: CFA designation
* General Knowledge: Strong knowledge of the financial services industry and the competitive landscape. A strong knowledge of strategic marketing communications within the financial industry.
* Technical Skills: Strong PC skills (Microsoft suite) a must. Comfortable using Globe HySales, PAL Trak and Bloomberg
* At least five years experience in the financial services industry
* Employment with investment management firm or related financial organization, preferably in the marketing department
* Knowledge of financial industry, comfortable working with other department heads within organization, ability to provide strategic input on marketing initiatives and to convert ideas into practical marketing tools.
Contact: Andrew Brown 416-306-3923 abrown@michaelpage.ca