PGIM Fixed Income | Director, Product Management & Strategy
Based in London

A GLOBAL LEADING ASSET MANAGER WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE
As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world.
We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career - all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!
If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today.
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What you will do:
The role sits within the Product Strategy function and is part of the Client Advisory Group within PGIM FI. PGIM FI product management specialists are responsible for the business oversight, administration, and coordination of strategic change efforts related to established commingled investment product lines such as UCITS, QIFs, Hedge Funds, U.S. Mutual Funds, ETFs, Collective Investment Trusts, and Cayman Unit Trusts.

The current search is for someone who will be based out of our London office to focus on the UCITS and QIFs, which are primarily distributed in the EMEA region. This individual will need to forge strong relationships and collaborate closely with colleagues in PGIM’s retail distribution arm: PGIM Investments. We are looking for a self-driving asset management professional, with commingled institutional fund experience, who has an innate thirst for knowledge and is driven to own resolution of issues and not simply execute projects on a timely basis. Strong analytical skills, experience in the asset management industry and the ability to independently drive product-related initiatives are a must. Leadership with humility, detail-orientation, clear communication, and teamwork will be critical characteristics necessary to succeed in this role.

This position reports to the Head of Product Management based in Newark, NJ. It is an excellent opportunity for someone who has worked in an investment product related area in the past and is very motivated to learn/get exposed to the wide breadth of business and strategy of the PGIM FI organization.

What you can expect: *Act as a reliable source of UCITS and QIF knowledge for the PGIM FI Client Advisory Group, to effectively support their fundraising efforts and resolve day-to-day client-related issues
*Coordination of new UCITS and QIF product launches, updates to existing fund terms or guideline, and fund liquidations
*Act as a business owner, leader and primary internal contact that drives all UCITS and QIF product-improvement initiatives forward, including but not limited to changes to workflows, database maintenance, adaptation to new regulatory challenges, policy updates, vendor changes, etc.
*Provide value-add analysis and organized execution of UCITS and QIF related projects in collaboration with all pertinent business functions, including the investment desk, risk, operations, fund admin support and PGIM Investments
*Timely maintenance of internal educational product support materials
*Write and distribute meeting summary and project status notes, when necessary
What you will bring: *8+ years of experience in asset management, which demonstrate increasing levels of responsibility
*UCITS, QIF industry knowledge and experience
*Strong understanding of commingled fund vehicles, both public and private
*Strong understanding of the role and responsibilities of the various asset management support functions
*Strong understanding of financial concepts and fixed income experience
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Strong project management experience and detail-orientation
*Strong leadership and teamwork skills
*Clear communication (written and verbal) with proven ability to easily collaborate with all levels of the organization
*Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
*Undergraduate degree required
*We know not everyone will meet 100% of the requirements, however we encourage you to apply if you think your skills are a good fit for this role.

What we offer you: *Private Medical Insurance: PGIM offers private medical insurance and pays the full premium on behalf of all employees.
*Annual Leave of 25 to 28 days, based on years of service, at full pay.
*Retirement Savings Plan: Employees receive a company contribution of 10% basic annual salary and a maximum employer-matching contribution of 5% of basic annual salary.
*Life Assurance & Income Protection: Life Assurance for 12 times you basic annual salary, up to a max benefit of £1.8million. 60% of your basic annual salary for a limited payment terms of 5 years, at the end of which a capital sum of 2x your basic annual salary is payable.
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About PGIM Fixed Income
PGIM Fixed Income is a global asset manager offering active solutions across all fixed income markets. Our business climate is a safe inclusive environment, centred around mutual respect, intellectual honesty, transparency, and teamwork. Our leaders are focused on talent & culture; dedicated to fostering growth & development at all levels to develop the industry leaders of tomorrow.

PGIM Fixed Income is part of PGIM, a $1.33 trillion multi-affiliate manager, in turn owned by Prudential Financial, Inc. Across our entire organisation we are full committed to diversity, inclusivity, authenticity and talent development.
-Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.

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