The Fisher Investments Institutional Group (FIIG) serves a global client base of diverse investors, including corporate, public and multi-employer pension funds, foundations and endowments, insurance and financial institutions, and governments. FI currently manages ~$20B AUM with Responsible Investments/ESG/SRI guidelines (Environmental, Social, Governance/Socially Responsible Investing) for clients around the globe.
The Opportunity:
As the Responsible Investments (RI) Product Manager, you will lead the lifecycle of FIIG's RI-related investment offerings which today include a diverse set of ESG/Sustainable/Impact/Paris-aligned/SRI branded strategies. Such leadership includes roadmap & product strategy development, competitor research, product design & enhancement, and external positioning. You will collaborate with multiple FIIG teams (New Strategy Development, Engagement, Sales/RFP, Marketing & Content) and firm groups (Portfolio Management Group, Legal Compliance Department, etc). You will understand global ESG investment trends & regulation to ensure the firm's institutional ESG offerings are best positioned to meet current and future client and prospects demands.
The Day-to-Day:
* Support and develop ESG-product strategy, roadmap and business cases with firm stakeholders
* Conduct market and competitor analysis for equity/fixed ESG-product design and enhancement
* Create external product positioning and value-propositions for FI's ESG & Investment process
* Maintain expertise in shifting ESG industry standards, best practices, and regulatory trends
* Monitor market developments from external organizations, third party reporting frameworks (e.g. PRI), ESG labels to understand evolving markets standards and client preferences
* Support the Responsible Investments team in day-to-day client/prospect requests and act as an internal ESG expert supporting training
Your Qualifications:
* 5+ years' experience in the financial services sector with at least 1 year in ESG-product development, management, or manager research at an asset management/investment consulting firm
* Strong understanding of global equity markets, institutional investors, portfolio management techniques with experience communicating complex investment concepts
* Proven knowledge of ESG-related investor & regulatory trends in the EU (e.g. SFDR), UK and US
* Passionate about both Responsible Investments & asset management
Why Fisher Investments Europe:
The global Fisher organisation distinguishes itself by putting clients first, providing unmatched service, and taking a personalised approach to investing. You can feel confident knowing that we align with our clients' best interests by using a simple and transparent fee structure and recognised European custodians.
It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and to help our employees meet their long-term goals, we offer an array of benefits, including:
* 100% paid premiums for our top-tier supplemental medical, dental and annual health screening plans for employees and their qualified dependents
* 28 days annual leave, with the ability to purchase up to 3 additional days per year, plus up to 8 paid holidays
* Enhanced maternity pay package with 16 weeks' top up to full base pay for eligible employees
* $10,000* fertility, hormonal health and family-forming benefit
* A retirement pension plan, featuring a 9% company contribution of base pay with an additional company match of up to 5% of base pay on personal contributions
* Gym subsidy of up to £50 per month
* Employee Assistance Program and other emotional wellbeing services
* A collaborative working environment that practises ongoing training, educational support and employee appreciation events
* This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.
*Employees residing outside of the US will be eligible for the $10,000 equivalent in their local currency.
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