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We’re currently looking for a qualified candidate to join our team as a Product Strategy Manager in Singapore or Hong Kong office.
The Regional Product Strategy team partners across the organization to deliver competitive investment solutions and compelling insights that meet our clients’ investment needs. The team identifies market trends, opportunities and challenges, recommends product strategy, spearheads and develops new product solutions and pricing, enhance existing product suite for both asset retention and attraction of new flows, and offers product expertise combining investment and market insight.
The Product Strategy Manager will work to ensure that the organization excels in providing competitive and innovative product solutions that meet the changing needs of our investors by thorough research and product development efforts across retail, wealth and institutional channels. The role supports across Asia Pacific business channels in determining product gaps, researching and analyzing new and innovative product ideas, pricing strategies, product positioning and support regional product related initiatives in Asia Pacific.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?Evaluate market, regulatory, competitors and investment trends to determine potential implications for Franklin Templeton product ranges. Identify and recommend product opportunities within the Asia Pacific and offshore markets, including new, innovative product ideas, changes to existing products, and potential products for merger/closure
Conduct independent data analysis to identify forward looking trends to solve for evolving clients’ investment needs in Asia
Research market competitiveness and pricing for different investment solutions and client segments in the region
Identify gaps within existing product range and develop innovative product proposals to capitalize on investment trends and changing client needs. Determine product attributes and key features, and establish competitive fee structure for new products
Develop actionable strategy to introduce innovative product offerings across the firm’s investment capabilities, drive client acquisition, retention and competitive positioning
Develop product proposals and ascertain feedback to determine product attributes, key features (investment goal and strategy, positioning in the market, pricing, etc.) for both local domiciled and cross-border funds
Develop and present business cases (recommend new product ideas, potential changes to existing products, including product mergers/ closures) to internal stakeholders and global product committee
Lead and take accountability of product initiatives and drive to completion
Support the Asia regional business by providing consultative and direct assistance to product-related inquiries
Solicit feedback from distribution partners on the proposed product ideas and changes
Prepare and participate in industry discussions and events.
Develop and deliver presentations and training materials for internal and external audiences; articulate appropriate competitive positioning for new and existing products within local markets and sales channels
Support the gathering and retention of assets under management by working closely with the investment teams and sales professionals across all distribution channels
Assists in communicating information on product development lifecycle to internal stakeholders across business functions
Strong knowledge of distribution channel expertise and client segment knowledge, expertise across multiple channels (e.g. retail, wealth and institutional in Asia)
8 - 12 years of product initiation or development experience with a financial institution, consulting organization, pension fund, endowment or foundation
Comprehensive understanding of Asia Pacific industry & regulatory developments, market and product trends
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills and attention to detail
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel and other office products required
Knowledge of data sources for performance, flows and relevant industry competitive information (Morningstar, Broadridge, Lipper, Bloomberg, MPI, eVestment)
Self-driven with positive attitude and a team player
Experience working with cross-functional and multi-channel team
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills. Written and verbal skills in Mandarin language has added advantage due to regional coverage
CFA (or working toward completion) is preferred
BA or BS in Finance or Economics desired
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7 Temasek Blvd, Singapore, Singapore , Singapore, 038987
