Product Manager, Investment Vehicle

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About This Position

This role offers an exciting opportunity join the Australian product team responsible for managing and expanding the local vehicle range which are critical for diversifying and growing T. Rowe Price’s presence in the Australian market.

This role is multi-faceted and best suited for those with or are willing to develop strong technical knowledge and expertise related to the management of investment vehicles. You will be expected to drive a variety of different initiatives, provide in-depth research and analysis, and overcome obstacles whilst influencing and guiding functions throughout the organization that you interact with. To be clear this is not role that is formally within a client facing or investment team function.

Strong investment knowledge, Excel, PowerPoint, and written skills will be required for long term success in this role and is ideally suited for someone with the ability to problem solve and have the desire to keep striving for self-improvement.

Role Summary

Conducts a wide range of and/or complex product management activities associated with introduction, restructuring, merging and ongoing vehicle management of products, new share classes, or new vehicles. Leads cross functional implementations of product-related activities to ensure stakeholder readiness. Conducts advanced research to understand competitive and internal positioning including fees and expenses. Based on research and analyses, develops ideas for product development, enhancements, and/or expansions. Shares analysis and insights with internal teams for review. Researches the demands, risks, and regulatory environment of the applicable markets to guide product developments. Creates a broad range of materials for review and inclusion in management presentations and product governance meetings, including boards. Identifies and suggests updates to business processes, procedures, and policies related to the products and investment vehicles.

**Responsibilities**:

- Conducts operational activities related to new product launches, restructuring, merging, closing, and other product-related changes including fee and name changes. Manages activities outlined in product development and implementation processes. Develops and manages product implementation plans and timelines. Establishes relationships with partners in Operations, Legal, Technology, Risk, Compliance, Finance, etc. to ensure successful implementation of new or modified products. Monitors and measures the success of various products leveraging established metrics.
- Independently creates, updates, and enhances policies and procedures of products and vehicles; provides education on these policies and procedures. Manages end-to-end process reviews.
- Collaborates with Product teams to build the business cases for new products or modifications to existing products. Researches, develops and delivers analysis for presentations and reports to be delivered internally regarding product development and enhancements. Demonstrates knowledge of assigned products, the marketplace, industry, and client needs. Researches regulatory developments and analyzes potential implications to existing Products. Conducts financial modeling for current and new products being evaluated. Participates in presentation of analyses.
- Creates a broad range of materials for product governance meetings including boards as well as reports, research for senior management leveraging both internal and external data sources and contacts.
- Acts as point of contact for distribution, investments and other departments regarding product/vehicle characteristics, and policies and procedures. May provide guidance to more junior associates. Provides high level assistance and coverage to Product Managers and serves as their backup as needed. Escalates findings or issues to more senior staff.

Required:

- Either CFA qualified or undergoing the qualification
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Superior PowerPoint and Excel skills
- Understanding of operational infrastructure related to Australian unit trusts
- Strong understanding of the investment / regulatory & tax environment in Australia

Work Location:

- Sydney or Melbourne (Sydney preferably)

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experien