Product Manager

Product Manager

About Victory Capital: 

Victory Capital (NASDAQ: VCTR) is a diversified global asset management firm. We serve institutional, intermediary, and individual clients through our Investment Franchises and Solutions Platform, which manage specialized investment strategies across traditional and alternative asset classes. Our differentiated approach combines the power of investment autonomy with the support of a robust, fully integrated operational and distribution platform. Clients have access to focused, top-tier investment talent equipped with comprehensive resources designed to deliver competitive long-term performance.

Victory Capital is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. To learn more, visit www.vcm.com or follow us on Facebook, Twitter (X), and LinkedIn.

General Summary and Purpose:

Responsible for the positioning, packaging and promotion of assigned asset classes and related strategies/funds across a variety of equity, fixed income, and multi- asset strategies.   Activities include product development and rollout; product messaging, product analysis, development of sales promotion materials and dissemination of information pertaining to asset class and strategy/fund assignments.  Promoting assigned products internally and responding to inbound requests from distribution teams and clients.

You will report to Head of Product Management

You Will:

Champion assigned strategies, funds and themes:

• Work closely with US, offshore and export Distribution (retail and institutional), Business Development team, Marketing Communications, Marketing Services, Portfolio Management, Legal/Compliance and Digital Marketing


• Act as internal subject matter expert and main point of contact for assigned strategies providing support across wrappers and lifecycle

Product Positioning

• Understand all aspects of assigned asset class and related strategies/funds; monitor changes in performance and/or strategy


• Thoroughly analyze product performance via attribution analysis, including the drafting of regular portfolio commentaries  


• Ensure consistent messaging


• Track and analyze competition consistently


• Assess industry trends and market opportunities


• Understand capital markets and macro-related events


• Firm grasp of product positioning as it relates to our different institutional and intermediary channels initiatives (Retail, Institutional, DCIO, and International Sales & Distribution) and platform initiatives

Product Management

• Development/creation of strategy/fund materials ensuring a consistent message across databases, RFPs, pitch books etc.


• Responsible for material revisions/updates


• Identify and implement necessary product changes


• Oversee timely dissemination and presentation (verbal and written) of information to Sales


• Day-to-day assist to Sales with product and product-related information to help drive sales and retain assets 

Product Development

• Uncover new strategy/fund opportunities by closely monitoring industry trends


• Develop documentation to support new idea, including Board materials


• Build launch plan; manage rollout with all company divisions necessary for successful introduction


•  

Project Management

• Provide project management support as needed throughout product lifecycle

You Have:

• BS or BA in Economics, Finance or Business. Progress towards an MBA, equivalent graduate degree, and/or CFA strongly preferred.


• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the asset management industry in an investment specialist, product or investment role


• Series 6 or 7 and 63 licenses strongly preferred or willingness to acquire licenses


• Excellent knowledge of the asset management business and investment products.


• Exceptional written and verbal communication and presentation skills

• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment


• Organized, project-driven, deadline oriented, flexible

Our Benefits:

Victory Capital Management offers excellent Medical, Dental, Vision plans, Flexible PTO, Family Medical and Disability Leaves, Education Tuition Reimbursement and a 401k plan with a generous employer match.

Target Compensation:

The target base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000

Salaries are determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees, and certifications.

Victory Capital Management operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and total compensation may vary based on role, location, department and individual performance.

Victory Capital Management’s total compensation package includes the opportunity for annual compensation bonuses and/or commissions and a generous benefits package.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, height, weight, hair texture or a hairstyle historically associated with race to include braids, locks, or twists; or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.