Product Manager, Funds and Alternatives

Job description

Job description

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At HSBC we exist with the purpose of Opening up a World of Opportunity. We use our unique expertise, capabilities, breadth and perspectives to provide opportunities for our customers and colleagues through global connectivity. We bring together the people, ideas and capital that nurture progress and growth, helping to create a better world – for our customers, our people, our investors, our communities and the planet we all share.

As an HSBC employee in Australia, you’ll have access to tailored professional development opportunities, competitive pay, an embedded flexible working culture and a range of employee benefits. These include market-leading subsidised private health cover, enhanced parental pay and support when returning to work, subsidised banking products and services, bonus leave days and wellness programmes including discounted gym memberships.

Wealth and Personal Banking (WPB) ambition is to become Australia’s #1 International Retail Bank, to focus on the internationalist customer and to build a progressive bank for the future. We are investing in long term growth including expanding our Branch network and digital capability to deliver a premium service to our high net worth customers

Reporting to the Head of Funds and Alternatives, this is a newly created position resulting from expansion within the Wealth department in International Wealth and Premier Banking Australia. The role presents an opportunity to join a dynamic Wealth business, working across broad functions. Working under the guidance of the Head of Funds and Alternatives and closely with our investment partners, you will be responsible for product management functions. You will work closely with and learn from a team of experienced investment management professionals and gain knowledge and understanding of various funds and alternative investment strategies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

·  Support product management, maintenance, development and compliance of HSBC Australia product offerings, particularly in funds and alternative products.
·  Ensure strong product control, governance and compliance with all regulatory and policy requirements.
·  Manage the development of new funds or alternative products  based on HSBC Insights and customer needs.
·  Work closely with the Investment Desk and Operations support team to support and build distribution opportunities. 
·  Project management of changes to product as a result of enhancements, response to legislation or clients.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need:

·  Bachelor’s degree in a Finance and/or business-related field with relevant work experience in product management across Private Banking, funds management and/or financial services.
·  Working knowledge of Australian Wealth Management, Private Banking and Financial Advice Regulation for investment products for retail and wholesale clients.
·  Deep domain expertise of wealth products, such as alternatives, managed funds, bonds, ETFs, and other investment solutions.
·  Natural curiosity to find innovative ways to enhance current processes and procedures.
·  Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to influence as well as developing strong and productive relationships with key senior management and colleagues in a complex environment.

Preference will be given to candidates who hold Australian PR/Citizenship or New Zealand Citizenship, or who can demonstrate current unrestricted work rights in Australia without limitations.

We value different perspectives, we succeed together, collaborating across boundaries, we take responsibility, holding ourselves accountable to get things done. Through these values, HSBC is committed to building a culture where all employees are appreciated and respected and where opinions count. We take pride in providing a workplace that fosters continuous professional development, flexible working and opportunities to grow in an inclusive environment. Applications from First Nations peoples are encouraged.

Learn more about careers at HSBC Australia –  https://www.hsbc.com/careers/where-we-hire/australia

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