- Serve as subject matter expert and product lead for volatility related product lines including VIX and VIX Futures Indices .
- Collaborate with strategic partners, clients and internal stakeholders to enhance and grow the volatility index franchise
- Act as "voice of the end-customer". Proactively seek customer feedback to learn and better understand their needs and requirements and ensure end-to-end delivery of features
- Support product sales in key engagements with deep knowledge of the company's products and key capabilities and offerings, as needed
- Partner with the Commercial team to develop and deepen relationships with clients and internal/external stakeholders, supporting the franchise of products through initiatives such as product education
- May present annually at select industry events, professional associations, conferences, or other activities deemed strategic priorities as the subject matter expert
- Analyze market trends and competitors, and derive conclusions for strategic planning of product direction and features
- Identify growth opportunities and develop robust pipeline of growth for existing business, indices, and builds
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent in finance or a related field is required
- Masters degree or equivalent in a relevant field or progress towards a CFA Charter holder is a plus
- Expertise related to volatility derivatives and indices and other options-based strategies
- Understanding of the investment process, investment management industry, portfolio theory, and financial markets is required
- You will have a proven track record in product development and/or research
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills as well as attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Programming skills (Python, VBA, others) are preferred
- Knowledge of analytical platforms such as FactSet, Capital IQ, Evestment and Morningstar is preferred Critical experiences:
- Previous experience with volatility derivatives and indices with proven record of successfully delivering solutions to clients
- Demonstrated cross-cultural and cross-functional effectiveness – experience collaborating with multiple teams and across functions
Product Manager - New York, United States - RCQ Associates - Financial Markets Specialists
Description
Product Manager - Associate Director, Volatility Indices
Hybrid - New York or Chicago
$135k-165k + Competitive Bonus
This leading ratings agency is seeking an individual with strong options product knowledge, to join as an Associate Director and take ownership of key products and client offerings, in particular those in Canada, LATAM and Australia. The product coverage includes widely followed index series including the Cboe Volatility Index "VIX" - knowledge/experience with indexes is crucial. You will have quantitative experience and be a strong communicator, comfortable talking with a range of both internal and external stakeholders including high-profile investors. The company have a reputation as a great employer, and offer strong progression opportunities which is a major reason why they are strong at retaining their staff.
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