Product Manager – Multi-Asset & Hedge Fund Solutions

About the role

The Product Manager reports to the Head of Business Development, Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions - Americas and supports the growth of AB's Systematic Solutions Platform (long-only and systematic hedge fund strategies). The role works closely with business development and investment teams in Nashville, New York and London, and is open to being onsite at the Nashville headquarters or the Hudson Yards office in New York City.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain deep product knowledge of the systematic platform, covering investment process, portfolio positioning, performance, attribution, assets and portfolio management team members.
• Shape the messaging and proposition of the systematic product platform and prepare quarterly and monthly client servicing materials.
• Prepare and update marketing presentations for new business, customised for final presentations.
• Collaborate with the Global Product Management Team on focus areas, business development initiatives, training, target lists and consultant relations strategies.
• Answer ad hoc client, advisor and associate requests on portfolio attributes, market views and investment strategy.
• Partner with Product Development on new products and enhancements, and act as a subject-matter expert helping raise assets.
• Analyse competitive positioning, create new sales ideas such as blog posts and thought leadership, and oversee investor communications.
• Work with Portfolio Managers on performance commentary and strategy updates, and review pitch materials, DDQs and RFPs.
• Coordinate with Portfolio Managers, risk, operations, legal and compliance teams to ensure compliant investor communications.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• 7-10+ years of experience in asset management, hedge funds or institutional client coverage.
• Strong understanding of systematic investing, hedge fund structures, portfolio construction, private fund vehicles and risk management.
• Understanding of the global alternatives marketplace and its competitive landscape.
• Ability to engage with sophisticated investors and work well under pressure and with tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Strong quantitative orientation.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong verbal and writing skills; creativity and a marketing sense is a distinct plus.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $150,000 - $200,000, with possible variation.
• Possible commissions, year-end incentive compensation and department-specific awards.
• Health insurance, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick and vacation time.