Senior Product Manager, Pooled Funds Asset Management

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management asset servicing asset management and banking services Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worlds most successful individuals families corporations and institutions.

Since 1889 we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service Expertise and Integrity. Together they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees whom we call partners and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24000 partners we serve the worlds most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the lifecycle management of the pooled fund range including fund launches share class issuance product enhancements restructures market registrations and fund closures.
• Oversee the day-to-day management of pooled fund products ensuring product structures documentation and operating frameworks remain accurate effective and aligned with business and investor requirements.
• Support market expansion initiatives through the coordination of fund registrations and implementation activities across new and existing jurisdictions.
• Maintain oversight of fund budgets expenses and product economics contributing to commercial decision-making and product profitability.
• Coordinate regulatory filings disclosures and reporting requirements ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory obligations.
• Oversee the production of fund financial statements and support ongoing product governance and oversight activities.
• Act as a key partner to investment risk legal compliance operations and distribution teams on product-related matters including regulatory change fund structures and operating model enhancements.
• Maintain investor-facing product content and disclosures ensuring information remains accurate current and aligned with approved documentation.
• Prepare and present governance papers management reports and board materials relating to product developments regulatory matters and strategic initiatives.
• Contribute to strategic product initiatives and change programmes that enhance the competitiveness efficiency and governance of the product range.

Knowledge Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree required; relevant postgraduate or professional qualifications preferred.
• 7 years of experience within investment management asset management fund management company (ManCo) or asset servicing environments.
• Strong knowledge of Irish pooled fund structures including UCITS and ideally AIFs with experience in product management and fund lifecycle oversight.
• Good understanding of the European regulatory environment including UCITS PRIIPs SFDR and MiFID II.
• FA experience is highly desirable.
• Strong commercial analytical and project management skills.
• Experience working across multiple functions and managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications particularly Excel and PowerPoint..

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to convey complex concepts to a range of audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.
• Strategic thinker with a commercial and client-focused mindset.
• Effective project and change management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• High attention to detail with a strong governance and risk awareness mindset.
• Demonstrates ownership accountability and the ability to drive results in a collaborative environment.

Work Authorization

Applicants must have the right to work in Ireland at the time of application and for the duration of employment.

Please note that Northern Trust is unable to provide employment permit sponsorship for this role. This includes Critical Skills Employment Permits General Employment Permits Intra-Company Transfer Employment Permits Stamp 1G permissions and other employment permits under Irish immigration frameworks.

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged senior leaders are accessible and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trusts history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please email our HR Service Center at or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.