Product Manager , Fixed Income recruitment
Prestigious global asset manager seeks a Fixed Income product specialist with strong knowledge of global Fixed Income instruments, particularly focussing on European bonds.
The role carries responsibility for supporting the development and promotion of fixed income products and solutions, liaising directly and frequently with the press and media and working closely with sales areas, clients, trade bodies and financial institutions. Remit is extremely wide and covers fixed income product, competitor and market research. Responsibilities will also include in-depth analysis of fund peer groups and competitor business strategies using both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and using this information to assist product development, sales and investment teams to maximise market penetration and revenue generation.
The ideal individuals will demonstrate an excellent academic record, ideally to include an advanced degree in an analytical subject, together with advanced Excel skills. A strong client focus and superior communication and relationship management skills are essential and the successful candidate will demonstrate confident presentation skills and proven ability to deliver training to internal and external clients on the firm’s investment strategy and relevant portfolio positioning and performance as it relates to the Fixed Income arena. Applicants will demonstrate a high level of interest in and knowledge of fixed income and derivatives at both instrument and sector level and will be team players able to work effectively in a deadline driven environment.
Strong writing skills are essential, together with a high level of commercial awareness and good general knowledge of the financial markets. The role will suit a high calibre individual seeking to influence the actions of this world class firm by introducing innovative product ideas within the constraints of the European regulatory framework.