Manager, ETF & Strategic Product Development

Job description

Job Purpose:

Assist in advancing key business development initiatives and priorities to support LGI’s ETF business growth in the region.

Job Responsibilities:

Manage key business development initiatives by liaising with various stakeholders to develop, launch and grow ETFs.
Support the planning and launch of new ETFs for identified markets and clients
Deepen and widen reach among LGI’s ETF partners which include participating dealers, market makers, institutional investors, asset allocators and stock exchanges.
Pro-actively engage prospective and existing partners to identify business and develop strategies to gain market share
Work closely with partners to develop campaigns, engagement activities and events
Prepare and develop relevant collaterals for external propositions and working with internal stakeholders to obtain relevant approvals
Support the collection of market intelligence on industry activities and provide insights and analysis of the firm’s business positioning relative to peers
Perform regular and ad-hoc research and analysis on the market (key trends, flows, top players and competitors’ moves, fees etc.) and specific competitor funds (identify reasons behind success / failures of market winners and losers), to help shape discussions and recommendations on business strategy and new market or client segment entry.
Active follow-ups on prospects and client requests, due diligence and enquiries
Prepare reports, handle business agreements, and other contractual issues that may arise
Support the team in the planning, coordination, execution and presentation of ETF educational/promotional activities such as seminars, client events, etc.
Provide ad hoc support to the ETF and Strategic Product Development team as and when assigned.

Job Requirements:

A degree holder with at least 3-7 years of experience preferably in Accounting/Finance/Economics/Statistics/Computing
Asset Management Sales/Product background (ETF will be a plus)
Outstanding analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Highly driven individual, resourceful, adaptable to changes and able to work well in a team environment
Ability to think strategically and creatively
Proactive, curious, independent, self-motivated, creative, responsible, with careful attention to detail
Strong ability to work collaboratively across functions
Superior AI, Bloomberg, Morningstar, PowerPoint and Excel skills
Experience communicating financial matters and writing business proposals
Discipline to manage large volumes of projects with tight deadlines
Software and Database skills preferred
Fluent in English and Mandarin Chinese preferred (spoken and written)
Broad understanding of the different functions which supports an asset management business
Understanding of the investment / regulatory environment in Asia with a focus on Singapore, Europe, and other Southeast Asian countries
Possess a positive attitude to learn and contribute to the team
Other Information:

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