Product Strategist recruitment
Legg Mason is a leading global asset management firm that offers rewarding career opportunities for individuals who share our core values: integrity, collaboration, passion for results, empowerment, and a commitment to our profession. We have a presence in every major financial center across the globe, and we look for exceptional professionals who want to shape a rewarding career through intellectual curiosity, leadership, and team-oriented approach. If you are passionate about the investment business and about building your future with one of the industry's premier firms, consider the opportunities at Legg Mason today.
We are seeking a high energy US Product Strategist to provide assistance to the US Sales organization by commercializing existing Legg Mason products through ongoing analysis of our clients' portfolio models, asset allocation and investment strategies in order to identify and drive opportunities. The Product Strategist will use their highly specialized knowledge to lead all strategic aspects of product analysis across equity, fixed income and alternative strategies.
The ideal candidate is interested in analyzing product trends and the competitive environment, including the way target competitors are commercializing their products and competing in the marketplace. This is a cross-functional role, interfacing with US Sales, Legg Mason Investment Managers, Channel Marketing, Product Marketing and Business Management on a regular basis.
Key Responsibilities Duties Include, but not Limited to:
- Serving as a resource across the US Sales organization to conduct analysis ' quantitative and qualitative - for assessing our best sales opportunities and understanding our products' relative strengths and disadvantages and assist Channel Marketing in the development of product campaigns
- Use of optimization software and multi-factor risk models to provide analysis on asset allocation and investment implementation with focus centered on finding advantages and opportunities for Legg Mason products
- Ongoing monitoring of the macro investment environment as well as monitoring of performance, valuation and expectations for a broad range of asset classes and how that information impacts Legg Mason products
- Analyze competitive threats and opportunities
- Designing creative ways to present investment strategy analytics and competitive information
- Collaborate with National Accounts and due diligence teams to help maximize commercial opportunities
Ideal Qualifications Experience:
- 7-10 years related industry experience either in asset management organization or other financial services provider
- Comprehensive knowledge of financial markets, trends, products and investment techniques
- Strong analytical expertise and experience in use of quantitative portfolio analysis tools
- Familiarity in use of retail and institutional industry databases and research tools such as SimFund, Morningstar Direct, Zephyr, Lipper, etc.
- Ability to present, articulate a point of view and influence an audience
- Demonstrated leadership in managing change and innovation - Respected by and able to work effectively with other businesses as a team player
- Critical thinker who is a quick learner and decisive, responsive decision-maker.
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Ambitious work ethic and proven professional disposition
- Prior management experience a plus
- BA/BS degree required, MBA or CFA certification preferred but not necessary
Legg Mason offers a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
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