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About the Role

The European Product team is responsible for the development and management of the Luxembourg and Ireland fund range through the product lifecycle. You will play a critical role in the design and launch of new products, working in close collaboration with stakeholders to deliver strong customer outcomes and commercial success.

Responsibilities

• Lead or support research, design, development, and launch of new products for the European market.
• Ensure product design meets the needs of defined target markets and segments.
• Conduct and source competitor research to inform new product development.
• Prepare and present product ideas and business cases to senior management.
• Seek required seed investments for new product launches.
• Lead launch project working groups, managing key stakeholders and their expectations.
• Provide summary updates to the Product Implementation Working Group.
• Maintain product specifications, project run books, issues and action logs, and meeting minutes.
• Conduct post-launch product reviews, implement remedies, and communicate findings to Product committees.
• Stay informed of market/regulatory developments relevant to product development.
• Support and assist other members of the European and broader Product Teams.
• Promote the European Product Team and broader Product Team internally and externally.

Requirements

• Strong interest in asset management and curiosity to develop better solutions for various client types.
• Knowledge of European pooled fund product structures (e.g., UCITS/AIFs) and distribution channels.
• Understanding of the product lifecycle, with mindfulness of good customer outcomes and Consumer Duty.
• Experience and proven ability to project manage launch/change initiatives.
• Strategic thinking with proven experience in devising and developing product propositions or solutions.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to summarize key points, ideas, and data in various contexts.
• Ability to draft effective client communications/materials.
• Leadership and influencing skills to present recommendations persuasively.
• Ability to chair effective project meetings.
• Ability to build consensus and make effective decisions.
• Team skills and the ability to engage, challenge, and influence colleagues.
• Well-organized, able to plan and meet deadlines while managing risks.
• Numerate and a capable user of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Skills

• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Product Development
• Communication
• Leadership
• Influencing
• Teamwork
• Organization
• Risk Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Location

• Europe

Work Type

• In-Office Collaboration (at least 4 days per week)
• Hybrid (1 day work from home)
• Full-time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Some experience

Education Level

• Investment-related qualification (e.g., IMC) is a plus

About the Company

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments offers growth and career opportunities across all businesses.
• The company has a global team of 2,300 people and over 550 investment professionals.
• Clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies and bespoke solutions.
• The company's focus on clients and strong financial foundation connects its enterprise businesses: Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities.
• Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, recognizing that talent brings diversity of thought, complementary skills, and capabilities.
• The company is committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute, and realize their potential.
• Flexible working requirements can be discussed directly with the recruiter.

Equal Opportunity

• Columbia Threadneedle Investments is an equal opportunity employer.
• Considers all qualified applicants without regard to racial or ethnic background, religion or belief, sex or gender, nationality, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity or any other basis prohibited by law.
• Committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities.
• Reasonable accommodation can be provided to aid participation in the application or interview process.