Description
Join RBC's Global Asset Management (GAM) team as a Lead Product Manager, focusing on equity strategies and investment vehicles. You will drive product innovation, development, and long-term growth strategy.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director of Product Innovation on end-to-end product lifecycle management of equity strategies
- Act as the firm's subject matter expert for US vehicle types, particularly in equities
- Identify, develop, and champion new equity investment product opportunities
- Collaborate with legal, compliance, operations, and other stakeholders to navigate the product approval process
- Prepare materials for and present to various funds boards, new product committees, and senior governance forums
- Develop go-to-market strategies for newly approved products
- Monitor the competitive landscape, regulatory environment, industry flow dynamics, and investor trends
- Produce competitive analysis packages and develop product-level business development plans
- Challenge the status quo on the existing equity product suite and make the case for rationalization where appropriate
- Act as a conduit of knowledge and information flow between investment desks and distribution/client-facing teams
- Support the IPM team in responding to RFPs
- Contribute to ongoing training sessions for the distribution team
- Work on projects to increase effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency of service to clients
- Coordinate with other Product Managers and IPMs to build efficiencies into the process
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree
- 7+ years of relevant experience in the asset management industry
- Deep understanding of the competitive landscape within the equity asset class
- Detailed knowledge across all US vehicle types
- Experience working across multiple distribution channels
- Experience bringing new products to market
- Strong understanding of US fund regulation and the product approval process
- CFA/CAIA designations preferred
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Total Rewards Program with competitive compensation and flexible benefits
- 401(k) program with company-matching contributions
- Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and paid-time off
- Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work and build close relationships with clients