Who You ll Work With:
The Product Manager will report to the Head of Business Development, Multi-Asset and Hedge Fund Solutions - Americas and will support the continued growth and expansion of AB’s Systematic Solutions Platform (including Long-only and systematic hedge fund strategies), working closely with business development professionals and investment teams located in Nashville, New York, and London. This is a unique opportunity to help scale a growing systematic platform at an established global asset management firm.
This position is open to being onsite at our HQ in Nashville, TN or in our Hudson Yards office in New York City.
What You ll Do:
Maintain deep, product-related knowledge for our Systematic Solutions Platform (long-only and systematic hedge Fund strategies), including investment process, portfolio positioning, performance, attribution, assets, portfolio management team members, and investment updates
Help shape the messaging and proposition around the overall systematic product platform
Prepare regularly scheduled (quarterly, monthly) client servicing materials
Prepare and update marketing presentations used for new business development, including customizing them as needed for finals presentations
Collaborate with the Global Product Management Team to define focus areas, business development initiatives, areas for training, and develop target lists, Consultant Relations and/or home-office strategies for select strategies
Research and fulfill ad hoc inquiries and requests from clients, Advisors, Associates or other client-facing professionals for portfolio attributes, market views, outlooks, and current investment strategy and positioning
Partner with Product Development on new products (or enhancement of existing products) for various regions/channels
Engage with clients, both internally and externally, as a subject matter expert to assist in asset raising
Analyze and reporting on the competitive positioning of our products
Continually create new sales ideas/ways to advocate product (e.g. Blog posts, thought leadership ideas)
Investor Reporting & Messaging
Oversee the preparation and distribution of monthly and quarterly investor communications
Work directly with Portfolio Managers to develop performance commentary and strategy updates
Translate complex investment information into clear, consistent investor messaging
Review and maintain pitch materials, DDQs, RFPs, and ad hoc investor requests
Internal Coordination & Platform Knowledge
Partner with Portfolio Managers, risk, operations, legal, and compliance teams to ensure accurate and compliant investor communications
Develop a strong understanding of the firm’s platform structure, risk framework, and portfolio construction approach
Provide feedback to internal teams based on investor perspectives and market intelligence
This position will provide the opportunity for:
High level of exposure to senior investment professionals, including attending investment strategy meetings
Ownership of core marketing messaging around focus products and initiatives
An in-depth education of the global markets, instruments and investment strategies
Involvement in bringing new business into the firm
Interaction with many business units globally (US, EMEA, Asia, LatAm) including Product Development, Marketing, Legal and Compliance, Strategic Relationships, and Sales
Being a major contributor to a growing team in a large growth area of the firm
Career advancement in various areas
What We re Looking For:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred)
7–10 years of experience in asset management, hedge funds, or institutional client coverage within hedge funds or asset management
Broad investment-management, financial-market knowledge, and sales process knowledge
Strong understanding of systematic investing approaches, hedge fund structures, portfolio construction, private fund vehicles, and risk management
Strong verbal and writing skills. Creativity and a marketing “sense” is a distinct plus
Ability to thrive in a busy, deadline-driven work environment. Works well under pressure
Ability to multi-task and meet multiple strict deadlines simultaneously
Highly motivated self-starter; ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
An understanding of the global alternatives marketplace: understanding client needs, market trends and the competitive landscape
Ability to collaborate well with fellow Product Team members and other colleagues globally
Comfort engaging with sophisticated investors on performance drivers and market dynamics
Strong quantitative orientation
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
About AB
We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it s our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.
Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you re producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you re ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!
In accordance with applicable law, the minimum and maximum base annual salary for this role is as follows:
Base Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000
Actual base salaries may vary based on factors including but not limited to education, training, experience, past performance, and other job-related factors. Base salary is just one component of total compensation at AB, which may include, depending on eligibility, commissions, year-end incentive compensation, short- and long-term incentives and Department-specific awards. In addition AB provides a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, sick and vacation time off.
All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB’s policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria.
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