Product Strategy & Development Manager

Product Strategy & Development Manager

Victory Capital (NASDAQ: VCTR) is a diversified global asset management firm. We serve institutional, intermediary, and individual clients through our Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform, which manage specialized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes. Our differentiated approach combines the power of investment autonomy with the support of a robust, fully integrated operational and distribution platform. Clients have access to focused, top-tier investment talent equipped with comprehensive resources designed to deliver competitive long-term performance.

Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas.

Responsible for the end-to-end design, development, launch, and ongoing lifecycle management of the firm's product shelf across a range of investment vehicles — including ETFs, mutual funds, UCITS, collective investment trusts, interval funds, separate accounts, and models. Activities include identifying and evaluating new product opportunities; structuring and launching new strategies and vehicles; managing product changes and rationalization; and partnering across the organization to advance the firm's product strategy.

This role works closely with senior leadership and fund boards, monitors industry trends and the competitive landscape, and supports the firm's distribution efforts.

You will report to the Head of Product.

• Support and coordinate the end-to-end product design, development, launch, and ongoing oversight of vehicles across asset classes — including ETFs, mutual funds, UCITS, collective investment trusts, interval funds, separate accounts, and models
• Uncover and evaluate new strategy and vehicle opportunities by closely monitoring industry trends
• Develop documentation to support new product ideas, including materials for senior leadership and fund boards
• Build launch plans and manage rollout across all company divisions necessary for a successful introduction

• Identify and implement changes to existing funds and lead product rationalization initiatives across the shelf
• Analyze and implement product initiatives that align the lineup with firm strategy and client demand
• Assess vehicle structures and their relative advantages across institutional and intermediary channels

• Partner across the organization — including Investment teams, Distribution, Marketing, Legal/Compliance, Finance, Operations, and Fund Administration — to advance product initiatives
• Work closely with senior leadership and fund boards, preparing materials and analysis to support governance and decision-making
• Serve as an internal subject-matter resource on vehicle mechanics and product requirements

• Monitor industry trends, regulatory developments, and market opportunities to inform the product roadmap
• Track the competitive landscape consistently and translate findings into actionable product recommendations

• Support international distribution efforts, including the development and ongoing oversight of UCITS and other offshore vehicles
• Coordinate with International Sales & Distribution teams to align product offerings with regional opportunities and requirements

• Provide project management support throughout the product lifecycle, managing and prioritizing multiple initiatives to deadline

You Have:

• BS or BA in Economics, Finance, or Business. Progress towards an MBA, equivalent graduate degree, and/or CFA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the asset management industry in a product, product development, or investment role
• Excellent knowledge of the asset management business and investment products, including vehicle mechanics and requirements across ETFs, mutual funds, UCITS, collective investment trusts, interval funds, separate accounts, and models
• Technical understanding of fund structuring and the regulatory, legal, and tax frameworks governing registered and offshore vehicles (e.g., 1940 Act funds and UCITS), with the ability to assess their…