Overview
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GAM is one of the world’s leading independent asset managers. We provide differentiated active investment solutions and products for institutions, financial intermediaries and private investors. Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence. Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.
Function
Function: Product Development
Department
Department: Product Development
Purpose
Purpose
Product Development is primarily the centre for all of GAM’s products across the full product range of alternative investment products, traditional investment products, fund of funds and single manager funds in addition to structured products. The team provides input at the conceptual stages of a product’s beginning through to implementation and completion of the product initiative
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Overall project management responsibilities for the implementation of new investment products, mainly investment funds
* Development of new business cases
* Management, administration and tracking of existing product & service portfolio
* Support organisation product development committee
Qualifications & Experience
* University degree (preferably in Economics, Business Administration or Law); CFA, AZEK or equivalent diplomas are appreciated
* Solid background in finance and experience in the investment & fund management industry
* At least 3 to 5 years of experience in Product Management & Development
* Excellent skills and experience in project management
* Thorough expertise in product regulation and legislation (focus on Luxembourg and Switzerland, offshore is a plus)
* Fluent verbal and communication skills in English and German
Personal Attributes
* Innovative, creative and solution focused personality
* Ability to integrate easily in a team but also to work independently and accurately on challenging assignments
* Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
* A pro-active self-starter
* Strong willingness to learn and take ownership of a project
Benefits
GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.
Employing Company/ies: GAM (UK) Limited
Reporting to: Head of Product
Contract: Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
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