Product Development Manager – Global Asset Manager recruitment

Our client is a leading global asset manager with a wide range of successful funds. They are seeking a high calibre Edinburgh based Product Development Manager to devise and project manage product development initiatives, help launch new funds and enhance the existing fund range. Other responsibilities include maintaining a high level of technical product knowledge, taking ownership of legal product documentation and developing effective working relationships with colleagues in Risk, Legal, Fund Management, Operations and Marketing. The successful candidate will possess proven product development experience gained in the asset management industry, strong technical understanding of UCITS funds, good investment knowledge, project management skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to deliver to tight deadlines in a pressurised environment. Knowledge of alernatives would be useful, particularly fund of hedge funds.