Senior Product Specialist – Sales recruitment
The position comprises three main functions:
• building and maintaining an effective distribution network
• servicing TCW’s distributors and clients, and
• developing the organizational structure in Europe
This position will require frequent travel around Europe. The position is based in Paris.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General
• Increase TCW’s European asset base
• Effectively articulate TCW/MetWest’s fixed income, equity and alternative expertise, including investment philosophies, processes and strategies
• Work well as a team member; create a common line of behavior and a professional face to clients and the market
• Contribute to TCW’s culture of discipline, excellence and openness
Distribution specific
• Build and effectively manage relationships with TCW’s main distribution partner
• Utilize and enhance your client base to promote TCW directly
TCW Europe specific
• Build a database for TCW’s target prospects and clients
• Monitor current assets and future fund inflows and outflows to adjust and optimize TCW’s marketing efforts
• Supervise NAV calculations and detect distortions from the composite
• Participate in the production of monthly updates and commentaries
• keep your knowledge as a product specialist for TCW’s strategies up to date
Operations specific
• Implement and feed the firm’s CRM system
• Oversee client and capital on boarding
• Provide input on our product range in Europe with respect to new strategies, investment vehicles (SIF, SICAV, Funds) and country specialties
• Watch competition for new products, new strategies and fee policies with respect to the offer of asset managers and the appetite from investors
QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong sales/product specialist background; at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role in the asset management industry
• Strong client base with excellent relationships in one or several European countries
• Demonstrated ability to raise assets
• Demonstrated ability to effectively build and manage relationships
• Excellent team player; strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation, verbal and written communication skills in English, French and a third language
• Solid understanding of investment products (fixed income, equities, alternatives), the set up of mutual funds and separately managed accounts.
• Entrepreneurial attitude; strong work ethic
• University Degree