Manager, Product Research

About AGF:
Founded in 1957, AGF Management Limited is an independent and globally diverse asset management firm. AGF brings a disciplined approach to delivering excellence in investment management through its fundamental, quantitative, private capital, and high-net-worth businesses. Our suite of diverse investment solutions extends globally to a wide range of clients, from individual investors and financial advisors to institutions, including pension plans, corporate plans, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations. Our commitment to the principles of good stewardship and responsible investment is a positive differentiator for AGF. We believe integrating Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues into our investment decision-making and ownership practices across platforms will help deliver better investment outcomes to our clients.

About the Team:
AGF’s Marketing & Innovation group is a high performing team that works collaboratively to develop and execute AGF’ strategic product management and development; marketing and communications; and digital strategy and transfomation plans. The group’s culture can be summed up in a few words; impact, collaboration, resourcefulness, and leadership. The group has developed an internal reputation of excellence playing a significant part in accelerating AGF’s strategic objectives over the last several years.

About the Role:
Reporting to the SVP, Strategic Communications, Research & Product Development, you will contribute to the development and execution of AGF’s investment product development strategy. You have a strong understanding of investment products globally across asset classes including vehicles, market trends, competitive peer set and regulatory frameworks.

Your Responsibilities:

- Assist with the coordination and execution of product development research, peer and landscape analysis for AGF, contributing to new product ideas as AGF looks to grow its offerings globally.
- Develop and present business cases for new investment products including competitor analysis, market intelligence and sizing.
- Work with business partners on requirements gathering, analysis and implementation for new solutions or opportunities to improve existing solutions.
- Work with Product Operations to manage the execution of launches from business acceptance through to delivery by partnering with Operations, Finance, Sales and Marketing to drive implementation.
- Build strong relationships with internal teams across the business.
- Keep up to date with evolving regulatory requirements and compliance.
- Participate in various industry body working groups and support ad hoc project work.
- Work collaboratively with Investment Marketing and Product Managers to support Sales with ongoing support, knowledge and training for product structures and investment solutions.

Your Qualifications:

- Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance or Business.
- 3-5 years experience in product management and/or development of investment products.
- CFA and/or MBA is an asset.
- A strong working knowledge of capital markets, asset categories and investment product structures including mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs and OM including global and international equivalent structures and regulations.
- Strong knowledge of investment industry services and distribution channels.
- Experience and/or knowledge of ESG and sustainable investing products and trends is an asset.
- Ability to build relationships with teams across the organization, excellent interpersonal skills and work effectively with individuals across cultures, functions and levels of seniority.
- Strong organization and prioritizing skills with ability to manage multiple projects.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Highly organized and detail oriented, able to work towards deadlines.
- Effective presentation skills.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint), Bloomberg, and Morningstar Direct.

No unsolicited agency referrals please.

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