Product Manager - Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions

Who You'll Work With:

The Product Manager will report to the Head of Business Development, Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions - Americas and will support the continued growth and expansion of AB's Systematic Solutions Platform (including Long-only and systematic hedge fund strategies), working closely with business development professionals and investment teams located in Nashville, New York, and London. This is a unique opportunity to help scale a growing systematic platform at an established global asset management firm.

• Maintain deep, product-related knowledge for our Systematic Solutions Platform (long-only and systematic hedge Fund strategies), including investment process, portfolio positioning, performance, attribution, assets, portfolio management team members, and investment updates
• Help shape the messaging and proposition around the overall systematic product platform
• Prepare regularly scheduled (quarterly, monthly) client servicing materials
• Prepare and update marketing presentations used for new business development, including customizing them as needed for finals presentations
• Collaborate with the Global Product Management Team to define focus areas, business development initiatives, areas for training, and develop target lists, Consultant Relations and/or home-office strategies for select strategies
• Research and fulfill ad hoc inquiries and requests from clients, Advisors, Associates or other client-facing professionals for portfolio attributes, market views, outlooks, and current investment strategy and positioning
• Partner with Product Development on new products (or enhancement of existing products) for various regions/channels
• Engage with clients, both internally and externally, as a subject matter expert to assist in asset raising
• Analyze and reporting on the competitive positioning of our products
• Continually create new sales ideas/ways to advocate product (e.g. Blog posts, thought leadership ideas)

• Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly and quarterly investor communications
• Work directly with Portfolio Managers to develop performance commentary and strategy updates
• Translate complex investment information into clear, consistent investor messaging
• Review and maintain pitch materials, DDQs, RFPs, and ad hoc investor requests

• Partner with Portfolio Managers, risk, operations, legal, and compliance teams to ensure accurate and compliant investor communications
• Develop a strong understanding of the firm's platform structure, risk framework, and portfolio construction approach
• Provide feedback to internal teams based on investor perspectives and market intelligence

This position will provide the opportunity for:

• High level of exposure to senior investment professionals, including attending investment strategy meetings
• Ownership of core marketing messaging around focus products and initiatives
• An in-depth education of the global markets, instruments and investment strategies
• Involvement in bringing new business into the firm
• Interaction with many business units globally (US, EMEA, Asia, Lat Am) including Product Development, Marketing, Legal and Compliance, Strategic Relationships, and Sales
• Being a major contributor to a growing team in a large growth area of the firm
• Career advancement in various areas

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
• 7-10+ years of experience in asset management, hedge funds, or institutional client coverage within hedge funds or asset management
• Broad investment-management, financial-market knowledge, and sales process knowledge
• Strong understanding of systematic investing approaches, hedge fund structures, portfolio construction, private fund vehicles, and risk management
• Strong verbal and writing skills. Creativity and a marketing  sense  is a distinct plus
• Ability to thrive in a busy, deadline-driven work environment. Works well under pressure
• Ability to multi-task and meet multiple strict deadlines simultaneously
• Highly motivated self-starter; ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
• An understanding of the global alternatives marketplace: understanding client needs, market trends and the competitive landscape
• Ability to collaborate well with fellow Product Team members and other colleagues globally
• Comfort engaging with sophisticated investors on performance drivers and market dynamics
• Strong quantitative orientation
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the m