Job Description

As a Specialist, the Product Manager:

• Partners with Investment Management to create and update marketing presentations, fact sheets, product brochures and other materials to support AB’s Asia equity products

• Partners with Distribution and Business Development teams to adjust messaging to facilitate the promotion and sales of the Asia equity products

• Participates in the regular portfolio review meetings with the portfolio management and research team

• Monitors and analyzes the competitive positioning of products and provides detailed competitive analysis

• Provides regular product updates on performance, attribution, market outlook and positioning

• Assists in the maintenance of equity data for the Asia equity products (i.e., assets, personnel, etc.)

• Works with internal departments, both in Singapore and overseas, to provide data and information on the Asia equity products to meet requirements associated with regular reporting and ad-hoc requests.
  

As an Advocate for other priority products, the Product Manager:

• Localizes global content for the Asia retail audience

• Works with regional Business Development Heads and Marketing Directors to help build out local marketing programs

• Facilitates communication between overseas portfolio managers (PMs) and the regional distribution team by assisting with product update calls and PM visits.
  

As a Leader, the Product Manager:

• Overseas the work of other Managers based in the region

• Coaches junior team members on how to do their jobs more efficiently and effectively

• Plays a critical role in regional and/or global Product Management initiatives

• Plays a critical role in establishing the business case for new products during the product development process

• Participates in the Asia Cross-Business Development Committee

• Is a member of the Asia Visitor Management team, which is responsible for coordinating the schedules for all visitors to the region—including PMs, partners and C-level management.
  

Job Requirements:

• Ability to read/write/speak in English and Chinese

• 5-7 years of finance experience

• Knowledge of equity markets

• Degree holder and CFA preferred but not mandatory

• Desire to one day manage individuals

• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with high attention-to-detail

• Creative and proactive individual

• Ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills, presence and maturity

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills