Product Structuring Manager - eFinancialCareers : Job Details

The Value of Active Minds About JupiterJupiter is one of the UK's leading investment management companies with over 500 employees and £51.3 billion worth of assets under management (as at 30th June 2024). Jupiter provides investment services to individual and institutional investors through mutual funds (UK unit trusts, Luxembourg SICAVs and Dublin OEICs), separately managed accounts and sub-advised funds. Jupiter has experienced a period of international growth with offices open in EMEA and APAC. The majority of our employees are based in our London office located just minutes from Victoria station which provides stair-free access from both the Underground's Victoria line and National Rail platforms, as well as limited road crossings to the Jupiter office. Our London office was designed to encourage employees to live active, healthy lives with floor-to-ceiling windows that allow for greater natural light and the benefit of a private balcony, table tennis room, cycle storage and on-site shower and locker facilities. The short distance to Green Park and St James' Park also provides employees with a natural space to relax during their lunch break and a healthy alternative to office-based meetings. We offer our UK employees a 3:2 hybrid working arrangement where Tuesdays, Thursdays and a third day of your choice are worked from the office. The other two days may be worked from home. This facilitates collaboration and allows employees to maximise productivity whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance. BackgroundIn this role you will be a key member of a high-functioning product structuring team focussed on the structuring, governance and execution of new products and amendments to existing products, targeting specific client needs, to support Jupiter's business needs and strategy. The Product Structuring team works closely with the Legal team on developing offerings focused on delivering positive customer outcomes which facilitate the execution of Jupiter's strategy in an effective manner whilst being compliant with all legal and regulatory obligations. This role presents lots of opportunity for learning and growth by working closely with and supporting a team of four senior product structuring managers. Key Responsibilities

• Project managing the implementation of product initiatives relating to Luxembourg SICAVs, Irish ICVCs, UK unit trusts and OEICs and other products in accordance with agreed product governance and change processes whilst ensuring that client needs and requirements are considered throughout the process, including:
  • arranging and minuting regular project working group meetings;
  • working collaboratively with the relevant stakeholders (including investment management, client group, sustainability, legal, compliance, risk and operations) to ensure that new product and product changes are fit for purpose and delivered in a controlled, effective manner; and
  • navigating the product governance structure to obtain relevant approvals at the appropriate point in the process.
• Assisting with preparing and presenting product proposal papers for new products and product changes at the product governance committees and fund boards (as required), including:
• engaging with Client Group on preparing relevant market, product and competitor analysis to support proposals
• obtaining input and sign-off from relevant stakeholders
• delivering consistent and high standard of content
• Developing and maintaining template materials to support the team in the delivery of product initiatives, including project plans and product proposal templates.
• Supporting the development and maintenance of management information for presentation to internal stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Assist in the preparation of reports to the management companies and fund boards.
• Maintaining a strong awareness and knowledge of relevant market activity.

Desired Skills / Experience

• 3 + years' industry experience in either a project management role or any product-related function, e.g. operations, investments, sales support etc. Some experience in a product role is beneficial but not essential.
• Key attributes should include drive, curiosity and tenacity. The successful candidate will be proactive, happy to work independently and comfortable working with ambiguity.
• Experience in and enthusiasm for project management are required, along with a good understanding of the principles of project management.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with different types of stakeholders and levels of seniority.
• Proven analytical skills and a focus on delivery and attention to detail.
• Ability to innovate and refine processes to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of what we do.
• Prior experience working with pooled fund structures - in particular UCITS funds domiciled in Luxembourg, Ireland and the UK - and related product management, development and governance processes.
• Good knowledge of the asset management industry, including commercial drivers, the clients it serves, and the distribution channels employed. Understanding of the key functions within an asset management business, including investment management, distribution, operations, legal, compliance and risk.

Additional Role Details

• This role is subject to the Conduct Rules set by the FCA.

Don't meet every requirement? At Jupiter we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are interested in this role, but don't think your experience aligns perfectly with every listed requirement in the job description, we would encourage you to apply. You may be the right person for this role.