Product Manager - Mutual Fund/ETFs/Index Funds Development/Launch Execution

Position Purpose: Support the development, launch, and lifecycle management of passive investment products including ETFs, index funds, and factor strategies. The role will focus on execution, analytics, and cross-functional coordination to build a scalable passive product platform.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Product Development & Launch Execution

- Support end-to-end launch of passive products

- Product notes and feasibility analysis

- Benchmark and index evaluation

- Expense modeling and positioning

- Regulatory documentation (SID/KIM, filings)

- Coordinate with internal teams (investments, compliance, ops, legal).

2. Sales & Marketing Enablement

- Create product notes, FAQs, and training material for distribution teams.

- Support sales with data, competitor comparisons, and insights.

- Work with marketing on passive education content.

3. Analytics & Monitoring

- Track key passive metrics

- Tracking error and tracking difference

- Portfolio replication efficiency

- Cash drag and rebalancing impact

- Monitor ETF liquidity, spreads, and volumes.

- Work with market makers and exchanges to improve secondary market efficiency.

4. Product Research

Conduct market research on:

- Support development of new product ideas and white spaces.

- Prepare periodic product reviews:

- AUM trends

- Performance vs peers

- Profitability metrics

- Support product repositioning or rationalization decisions.

5. Regulatory & Documentation

- Assist in preparing regulatory filings and disclosures.

- Maintain product documentation and internal notes.

- Track regulatory developments in passive investing.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies:

Strong understanding of passive investing concepts:

- Index methodologies

- Tracking error drivers

- ETF structure and liquidity

- Strong analytical and Excel skills.

- Attention to detail and execution rigor.

- Ability to work across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Industry Experience:

- Min 5 years in asset management, ETFs, passive funds, or product roles.

- Experience with ETFs, index funds, or quant products preferred.

- Candidates from:

- AMC product teams

- Index providers

- Analytical firms