About the Role
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. This role works closely with senior leadership and fund boards, monitors industry trends and the competitive landscape, and supports the firm's distribution efforts.
Responsibilities
- Support and coordinate the end-to-end product design, development, launch, and ongoing oversight of vehicles across asset classes.
- 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 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize competitive, market, and performance data into actionable product recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to independently drive product initiatives from concept through launch, working effectively across various functions within the organization and with outside partners, including senior leadership and fund boards.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and sound judgment in navigating complex, ambiguous situations.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
- Able to work with a small team and independently — a self-starter.
- Organized, able to manage and prioritize multiple projects — strong project management skills.
- Familiarity with industry data and analytical tools (e.g., Morningstar Direct, eVestment) a plus.
Skills
- Product design
- Product development
- Product launch
- Lifecycle management
- Investment vehicles
- ETFs
- Mutual funds
- UCITS
- Collective investment trusts
- Interval funds
- Separate accounts
- Models
- Product strategy
- Project management
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Presentation skills
- Problem-solving
- Industry data analysis
- Morningstar Direct
- eVestment
Location
- San Antonio, Texas
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 10+ years
Education Level
- BS or BA in Economics, Finance, or Business
- MBA or equivalent graduate degree preferred
- CFA preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $175,000 - $190,000
Benefits
- Medical plans
- Dental plans
- Vision plans
- Flexible PTO
- Family Medical Leaves
- Disability Leaves
- Education Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k plan with a generous employer match
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- We are committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, height, weight, hair texture or a hairstyle historically associated with race to include braids, locks, or twists; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
- Equal Opportunity Employer
- This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
