Senior Product Development Manager

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GAM’s purpose is to protect and enhance our clients’ financial future. By attracting and empowering the brightest minds to think beyond the obvious, we strive to provide investment leadership, innovation and a positive impact on society and the environment.

By living our purpose every day, we believe that we can realise our vision of building the most respected specialist active investment manager and trusted solutions and services platform in the world. Together we share a common set of values rooted in teamwork, integrity, entrepreneurial flair and professional excellence.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. Being able to offer an attractive work environment where talented minds from various backgrounds are keen to work is key to the long-term success of our company. We firmly believe in the importance of maintaining the open culture of a small company, aiming to avoid bureaucracy and encouraging a flexible, accessible and hands-on working style across the Group. In turn, our people reward us with their loyalty.

If you’re looking for a dynamic, hands-on environment where you’ll work on industry-leading initiatives, we’d love to hear from you.

Function

Product Development

Purpose

Product is the central hub for all GAM products across diverse asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, and Alternatives—a strategic focus for us. We work across a wide variety of fund structures, including but not limited to Irish UCITS, Lux UCITS, UK OEICs, Swiss Funds, BVI, Cayman, Australian Unit Trusts, and Lux Part II funds.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for someone with strong Alternatives/Private Markets experience to work on exciting, high-impact projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders, contribute to committees and board meetings, and help shape the future of GAM’s product suite.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation and coordination of new funds and segregated accounts, focusing on innovative, client-driven solutions.
• Manage complex product-related projects, including fund repositions, mergers, terminations, and enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to address technical product questions, ensuring seamless execution.
• Drive the development of compelling business cases for new product initiatives, with a strategic focus on Alternatives/Private Markets.
• Actively participate in GAM’s Product Development Committee, board meetings, and other governance forums.
• Stay up to date with evolving market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor insights to inform product strategy

Qualifications & Experience

• Strong expertise in Alternatives/Private Markets, with experience across a range of asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset, Alternatives).
• 5+ years of experience in Product Development within asset management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fund structures, including Irish UCITS, Lux UCITS, and Cayman funds, among others.
• Solid understanding of product regulations and operational processes, with the ability to streamline workflows.
• Proven project management skills with a track record of delivering on time and within scope.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and contributing to high-level discussions.

Personal Attributes

• A proactive, self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to learn.
• Strategic thinker with a creative mindset and a strong focus on problem-solving.
• Collaborative team player who enjoys working with cross-functional teams and building strong relationships.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Benefits

GAM offers a comprehensive range of benefits and performance-based compensation, along with a variety of lifestyle and family benefits to promote well-being in and out of the workplace. These benefits vary according to local market conditions. Please contact the local Human Resources team for further details.

Employing Company/ies

GAM (UK) Limited

Reporting To

Head of Product

Contract

Permanent