Product Governance Manager (SFDR)

Our client is a global investment management house. Due to a continued busy period, they are now looking for a Product Governance Manager to join their high performing Global Product team (initially on a 12 month contract basis).

Focusing on matters related to SFDR, the Product Governance Manager will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Leading on matters such as investment policy changes, fee changes, guideline and dealing term changes, new share class features and regulatory driven changes.
• Aid in drafting amendments to the offering documentation and seeking approval through relevant governance forums.
• Regulatory Change (with a focus on SFDR and Taxonomy).
• Act as the point person for the product team regarding upcoming regulations that impact regulated Funds.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of upcoming relevant regulations.
• Maintain a good understanding of SFDR, including Fund specific E/S characteristics and the distinctions made between Article 6, 8, and 9 Funds.
• Ensuring Prospectus amendments and other disclosure requirements are reflected across related supporting documentation.
• Ensure the reporting to the Regulator (AIF reporting, Annual Fund Profile reviews, SRD II) is done in a timely manner.
• Lead on ad hoc projects related to product governance.

The Product Governance Manager will meet the following criteria:

• Working knowledge of SFDR.
• Experience within a global investment management house (this role covers international product).
• Knowledge across different fund vehicles, including SICAVs and OEICs.
• Familiarity with fund regulations and change.
• Background within in-house legal or product governance within an international investment management house.
• Strong academics and / or industry specific qualifications such as CFA.

This is an exciting opportunity for a buy-side Product Governance professional to take on a new role at a dynamic asset management house.