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At Allianz Global Investors we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfilment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

 

In this role, you will be part of the APAC product team, developing and refining strategies to drive growth and innovation. You will analyze the current product range and assess competitors to elevate our offerings to the next level.

 

This position will be based in Hong Kong.

 

What you will do

 

Product Strategy & Product Governance

Undertake fund-specific as well as firm-level competitive analysis to support the formulation of the overall Asia strategic product plan Formulate an Asia strategic product plan aimed at capitalizing on business opportunities by staying abreast of market developments related to product innovations, industry trends, regulatory updates, etc Implement the defined strategic initiatives in line with the organization’s corporate strategy by collaborating with various stakeholders Support the ongoing product governance setup by providing regular inputs and product analysis to various product-related committees

 

Product Development 

Analyze and crystallize ideas for new investment strategies and products generated by product, investment, and distribution areas, and provide well-articulated opinions regarding success potential and overall positioning within the industry and the framework of Allianz Global Investors  product strategies Assess the overall marketability of new ideas by conducting marketing sounding activities with respective distribution/institutional teams across Allianz Global Investors Support the senior product managers in driving the complete product development process, from idea generation and seeking product committees’ approvals to development processes, launches, and working closely with product teams across Allianz Global Investors. Act as the central interface in Asia for product launch topics with product specialists, fund managers, product sponsors, operation teams, fund administrators, and other relevant functions to identify and address all issues that must be resolved before a successful product launch can occur Oversee all functions pertaining to the creation of new products, with the overall goal of ensuring that products are successfully designed, priced, positioned, launched, promoted, and supported in a way that will lead to increased and profitable assets under management for both retail and institutional businesses, together with the goal of enhanced product diversification

 

Lifecycle Product Management

Responsible for conducting regular analysis for ongoing product maintenance, including monitoring of asset size, net cash flows, distribution levels of distribution share classes, competitors' funds, capacities, profitability, performance, etc. Maintain communication with investment and distribution teams to ensure the continued viability of the products and to monitor the need for adjustments in current strategies Support the senior product manager on tasks related to existing products, covering necessary changes (including fund repositioning, mergers, closures, and other necessary product feature enhancements) with the goal of improving the quality and competitiveness of the existing product range

 

What you bring

 

Qualification & Experience

Degree holder or equivalent Minimum 2 to 3 years of experience in the fund management, wealth management, consultancy industry, or in product strategy, product development, product management, product specialist areas, or investment management

 

Knowledge & Skills

Strong knowledge of investment/fund research tools, such as Morningstar In-depth knowledge of all types of fund products (both offshore and locally domiciled fund ranges), covering a broad spectrum of investment capabilities, including equities, fixed income, multi-assets, and alternatives Strong understanding of the competitive landscape and regulatory requirements in the Asia Pacific region

 

Language

Proficient in both spoken and written English and Chinese, with a good command of spoken Mandarin

 

Other Skills (e.g., Interpersonal, Communication, etc.)

Excellent presentation skills (proficient in preparing PowerPoint presentations, report writing, and business case writing) Strong ability to analyze large amounts of data using software, databases, and spreadsheets Solid project management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills Innovative and analytical (both quantitative and qualitative) Proactive, agile, and eager to stay abreast of the latest developments in the investment management industry Detail-oriented and results-driven Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with colleagues at all levels

 

What we offer 

 

“New Normal”, it’s not news to us: As a global company, we’ve known the hybrid model before it was ‘in’. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)  Investments for the future: Access to pension/ savings plans/ Allianz products Shared success: Company share purchasing plan  Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs  Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group  Investments in your skills:  Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications … and so much more! 

 

About Allianz Global Investors

 

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

 

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active – in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients’ assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

 

Putting our clients' needs first, behaving in a transparent way and treating people fairly means acting with integrity. We encourage a collegial culture, that supports individual responsibility. We invest in the development of our employees to maximize the power of innovation. 

 

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to helping applicants with any disabilities. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

 

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com
 
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