Product Strategy Lead

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a subject matter expert on the asset management industry, with strong functional knowledge of products, strategies, and market structure.
• Anticipate how asset managers, distributors, and wealth platforms are evolving and identify what clients need to be doing over the next 2–5 years.
• Develop client‑facing insights that articulate how our products and data address real‑world challenges across investment, distribution, and operating models.
• Bring a strong point of view on market needs, competitive dynamics, and client priorities to inform product strategy and innovation.
• Shape and influence product vision and roadmap definition in partnership with product leadership.
• Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform positioning, differentiation, and long‑term strategy.
• Understand client distribution workflows, sales enablement needs, and retail distribution models.
• Engage with clients alongside sales and relationship teams to support strategic discussions and deepen engagement.
• Represent the business externally through conference participation, speaking engagements, and industry forums.
• Partner with stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, and client success to align strategy and deliver greater client value.
• Contribute to the evolution of commercial and engagement models to support sustainable growth.

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, product strategy, product development, or business strategy.
• Deep functional understanding of asset management products, investment strategies, and distribution.
• Proven ability to translate market intelligence and client insight into actionable strategic direction.
• Strong communication skills and credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience serving as a strategic advisor to clients or internal partners.
• Demonstrated industry engagement, including conference participation or public‑facing thought leadership.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborative mindset with a strong inclination to partner across functions.
• Passion for solving complex client and industry challenges through insight and innovation.

Base Salary: The New York City expected base pay range is $125,000 – $155,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education. The role is bonus or incentive eligible.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs.
• Generous paid time off and Volunteer Day.
• Paid parental leave.
• Hybrid working options.

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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