Investment Product Manager

This is an opportunity to work as part of an innovative and forward-thinking global organization that recognizes and values employees as being their greatest asset.  As an Investment Product Manager at WTW, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and advancing our product offerings across various asset classes. Your expertise will drive the strategic development and management of innovative and market-leading investment products, aligning them with client needs and WTW's commercial objectives.

Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.

The Role

Product Development:

• Spearhead the creation of new pooled funds and enhance existing funds to appeal to strategic US markets.
• Conduct comprehensive market and competitor analysis.
• Navigate the legal landscape affecting product development.
• Evaluate investment, liquidity, and operational risks.
• Undertake detailed financial analysis and operational consideration assessments.
• Manage the product development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to governance and process guidelines.

Product Management:

• Act as a product champion, promoting WTW’s offerings and maximizing distribution opportunities.
• Implement and oversee enhancements to existing solutions, collaborating closely with investment and client service teams.
• Conduct annual product performance reviews to ensure market relevance and alignment with initial business cases.
• Stay abreast of market trends, competitor innovations, regulatory changes, and client feedback to inform strategic product adjustments.

The Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in financial product development, with deep knowledge of fund products and structures in the US.
• Working knowledge of product market trends including vehicle structures of 40 Act, ETF, and Delaware structures for tax exempt and taxable investors
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines efficiently.
• A proactive and collaborative approach, with a track record of contributing to commercial success.
• Strong communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience in client-service roles, with a keen ability to translate client needs into actionable solutions.
• Bachelor’s degree is mandatory. Progress toward or completion of MBA, CFA, CAIA, or financial engineering qualifications is highly desirable.

Compensation and Benefits 

Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).

Compensation

The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $115,000 to $150,000 USD per year.

The role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.

Company Benefits

WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
• Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off 
• Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k). Certain senior level roles may also be eligible for non-qualified Deferred Compensation and Deferred Savings Plans.

EOE, including disability/vets

This position will remain posted for a minimum of three business days from the date posted or until sufficient/appropriate candidate slate has been identified.