Investment Fund Product Specialist managing Desjardins mutual funds, ETFs, and private funds. Driving product strategy, commercial performance, advisor education, and business development.
Responsibilities
Manage the commercial performance of mutual funds and ETFs relative to peer groups
Ensure products are properly positioned internally and externally and implement product business strategies
Develop short- and long-term strategic business plans for funds under responsibility
Understand portfolio managers’ investment philosophies, processes, and performance
Maintain close relationships with portfolio management teams
Identify performance drivers, positioning, and forward-looking outlooks
Monitor competitive offerings and develop analytical tools
Monitor portfolio manager performance relative to industry peers and recommend improvements
Collaborate with manager selection teams on new appointments or manager changes
Collaborate with sales teams to understand distribution-channel and advisor needs
Train sales teams and provide ongoing support
Deliver product presentations to sales teams and advisors
Participate in business and commercialization plans for new product launches
Build relationships with product development, manager selection, sales, and marketing teams
Present at industry conferences and events
Maintain an external professional network and represent the business unit on committees and industry working groups
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
A minimum of eight years of relevant experience
Other combinations of qualifications and relevant experience may be considered
Experience in a sales-focused role (retail advisory, wholesaling, or other relevant experience)
CFA designation or progress toward obtaining the designation
Knowledge of French is required
Expert proficiency of English due to the nature of the duties or work tools or because the position involves interactions with English-speaking partners, members and/or clients
Strong knowledge of financial products and the investment industry, particularly mutual funds and ETFs
Knowledge of equities, fixed income, liquid alternatives, and private investments
Strategic, customer-focused, action-oriented, adaptable, and interpersonal capabilities
Benefits
Competitive salary and annual bonus
4 weeks of flexible vacation starting in the first year
Defined benefit pension plan that provides predictable, stable income throughout retirement
Group insurance including telemedicine
Reimbursement of health and wellness expenses and telework equipment
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