Senior Manager, Product Research and Insights, APAC (Hong Kong Based)
Job Summary
About Invesco
As one of the worlds leading independent global investment firms Invesco is dedicated to rethinking possibilities for our clients. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world. If youre looking for challenging work intelligent colleagues and exposure across a global footprint come explore your potential at Invesco.
Whats in it for you
Our people are at the very core of our success. Invesco employees get more out of life through our comprehensive compensation and benefit offerings including:
Generous annual leave plus flexible paid time off
Hybrid work schedule
Learning and development programs
Health & wellbeing benefits
Parental Leave benefits
Employee stock purchase plan (if applicable in your region)
Job Description
Invescos Product Research & Insights team in EMEA and APAC is a dynamic group that drives deep analysis of products markets and asset flows to uncover insights that sharpen product positioning strengthen client engagement inform product development and unlock growth opportunities across EMEA and APAC.
Responsibilities of the role:
Serve as the primary subjectmatter expert on Invescos product suite competitor offerings and local versus regional industry trends across APAC public and private markets
Conduct indepth product research to identify competitive advantages and develop differentiated value propositions for internal and external stakeholders
Lead the analysis of client demand trends fund flows and competitor positioning synthesising insights into clear recommendations for product development enhancement or rationalisation
Partner closely with the regional product development team to assess Invescos product shelf identify critical gaps and support the origination and structuring of new products
Act as an APAC ambassador for the broader Product Research & Insights (PR&I) team leading local initiatives fostering engagement and contributing to regional decision making through committee participation and presentations
Serve as a strategic partner to regional distribution teams supporting client engagement through highquality product positioning and marketdriven insights
Contribute to the clientled product prioritisation process for APAC ensuring distribution efforts are aligned with areas of highest client demand and strongest product potential
Ensure all activities are in line with Invescos Conduct principles
Requirement for the Role:
University degree preferably in a discipline related to financial markets; a CFA designation or equivalent professional qualification is highly desirable.
Extensive experience (8 years) in asset management ideally in roles that include product research product positioning product strategy and effective delivery to senior stakeholders and/or clients.
Demonstrated commercial judgement strong intellectual curiosity and a high level of execution discipline with a proven ability to influence outcomes lead initiatives and manage complex crossfunctional stakeholder relationships.
Experience in product research and selection as well as broader product strategy responsibilities is highly desirable.Deep and broad understanding of the asset management industry including public and private markets across all major asset classes. Strong expertise in investment vehicles and fund structures (e.g. mutual funds UCITS ETFs SMAs alternatives) regulatory frameworks and the functioning of global financial markets.
Good knowledge of portfolio construction principles benchmarks factor exposures and risk/return tradeoffs combined with a practical understanding of how products are positioned distributed and evaluated by clients consultants and gatekeepers across regions.
Wellgrounded awareness of market structure macroeconomic drivers and industry trends shaping client demand product innovation and competitive dynamics.
Full professional fluency in English.
Strong proficiency with product competitor and flowanalysis tools such as Morningstar Direct eVestment Broadridge Preqin and Bloomberg; ability to translate data into actionable insights is a distinct advantage.
Working knowledge of programming or automation tools (e.g. Python VBA) is a plus particularly where applied to research efficiency data analysis or insight delivery.
Highly analytical and structured thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to navigate complex information with clarity and rigour
Proven ability to influence outcomes lead initiatives and effectively manage crossfunctional stakeholders across multiple functions and seniority levels
Selfmotivated with a strong sense of ownership; demonstrates assertive followthrough sound judgement and the ability to operate independently with limited supervision
Excellent communication presentation and writing skills with a demonstrated ability to distil complex or technical content into clear concise and compelling narratives
Strong relationshipbuilding skills with the confidence and cultural awareness to collaborate effectively across geographies cultures teams and business areas
How to Apply:
Apply for the role directly at Invesco Careers: Careers at Invesco APAC.
To know more about us:
About Invesco: our Culture: our CR program: Time / Part TimeFull time
Worker Type
EmployeeJob Exempt (Yes / No)
YesWorkplace Model
At Invesco our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least four days a week with one day working outside an Invesco office.Invescos culture of inclusivity and its commitment to diversity in the workplace are demonstrated through our people practices. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race creed color religion sex gender gender identity sexual orientation marital status national origin citizenship status disability age or veteran status. Our equal opportunity employment efforts comply with all applicable local laws governing non-discrimination in employment.
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Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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About Company
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