Senior Manager, Investment Product Strategy

Team Strategic Importance

This role is critical to shaping Vanguard’s investment product strategy in Australia, ensuring research priorities, product development, and governance are aligned locally and globally.

Acting as a central connector across IMG, FAS, PI, Marketing and global PRD, the role ensures high-quality, decision-ready research supports product strategy and approval processes. It directly addresses a key need to strengthen stakeholder alignment and strategic prioritisation across a complex, matrixed environment.

Role Scope & Responsibilities

This is a strategy, research, and leadership role with four core dimensions:

• Strategy & Research Leadership
  • Define and prioritise the research agenda aligned to client needs, competitive dynamics, and business strategy
  • Lead development of high-quality product research and approval memos for local and global governance forums
  • Contribute to discussions with global governance bodies, including the Global Investment Committee
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead and develop a team of 3 product researchers
  • Provide guidance, coaching, and support on research and outputs
  • Build capability in strategic thinking, analysis, and communication
• Product Roadmap & Stakeholder Alignment
  • Coordinate the product research pipeline underpinning the product roadmap
  • Align priorities across IMG, FAS, PI, Marketing and global teams
  • Build strong relationships to drive alignment and manage competing priorities

Structure

• Reports to: Head of Investment Product (Australia)
• Direct Reports: 3 (Product Research team)
• Highly matrixed role across local and global stakeholders including IMG, FAS, PI, Marketing and global PRD

Ideal Candidate Profile

Must-Have Capabilities

• Investment and strategy acumen
  • Understanding of asset classes, portfolio construction, and product structures
  • Ability to translate research insights into product strategy and prioritisation
  • Proven ability to produce high-quality, decision-ready governance papers
• Stakeholder Management
  • Strong ability to align diverse stakeholders and influence outcomes
  • Comfortable operating across a global, matrixed organisation
• Leadership Potential
  • Demonstrates ability to lead, coach, and develop others
  • Open to candidates stepping up into a people leadership role

Nice-to-Have

• Experience in global asset management environments
• Familiarity with product governance frameworks
• Knowledge of the Australian investment and regulatory environment

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.