Senior Product Manager (SFDR & Taxonomy)

Description

Our client is a global investment management house. Due to a continued busy period, they are now looking for a Senior Product Manager to join their high performing Global Product team.

Focusing on matters related to SFDR and Taxonomy, the Senior Product Manager will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Leading on matters such as investment policy changes, fee changes, guideline and dealing term changes, new share class features and regulatory driven changes.
• Aid in drafting amendments to the offering documentation and seeking approval through relevant governance forums
• Regulatory Change (with a focus on SFDR and Taxonomy)
• Act as the point person for the product team regarding upcoming regulations that impact regulated Funds
• Maintaining a working knowledge of upcoming relevant regulations
• Maintain a good understanding of SFDR, including Fund specific E/S characteristics and the distinctions made between Article 6, 8, and 9 Funds
• Ensuring Prospectus amendments and other disclosure requirements are reflected across related supporting documentation
• Ensure the reporting to the Regulator (AIF reporting, Annual Fund Profile reviews. SRD II) is done in a timely manner
• Lead on ad hoc projects related to product governance

The Senior Product Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Working knowledge of SFDR and / or taxonomy
• Experience within a global investment management house (this role covers international product)
• Knowledge across different fund vehicles, including SICAVs and OEICs
• Familiarity with fund regulations and change
• Background within in-house legal or product governance within an international investment management house
• Strong academics and / or industry specific qualifications such as CFA

This is an exciting opportunity for a buy-side Product professional to take on a new role at a dynamic asset management house.

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