VP, Product Management (Tactical)

VP, Product Management (Tactical)

ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $85 billion in assets. The company is a leader in strategies such as crypto-linked, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.

We are hiring a Product Manager who will support our leveraged and inverse (geared), crypto, commodity, and volatility fund lineup, that includes both ETFs, Mutual Funds and VA offerings covering the '40 Act and the '33 Act structures'.

The position can be based in Bethesda, MD or New York, NY and will be part of a broader Product Management team supporting the business.

The ideal candidate is a thoughtful problem solver who brings experience with sophisticated financial products and a strong understanding of the asset management space.

Responsibilities

The Product Manager acts as the "hub" for informing and implementing product strategy (including positioning, branding, pricing and efficient distribution support), analyzing market conditions, and identifying competitive gaps / opportunities to maximize commercial success.

In this role you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the complete lifecycle of some of our most popular and industry-leading fund products, through collaboration and partnership across internal departments and external partners.

Key job functions will include the following, amongst other responsibilities :

• Product Positioning

Own strategic product messaging and positioning, including product features, client benefits, investment merit, and competitive differentiation for clients that range from sophisticated financial professionals to self-directed investors.

Build the business case for product initiatives and campaigns with clear and concise business rationale and data.

Create and manage regular processes for monitoring product performance and quality metrics to ensure a "continuous improvement" mindset for commercial success.

Monitor fund data and recommend rationalization as needed.

Education and Experience

Prospective candidates should have a strong understanding of the asset management ecosystem including how each of the entities (sales, marketing, strategists, etc.) operate to bring commercial success to fund products with a diverse client base including financial professionals and self-directed investors.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced and data-driven environment. You should be able to manage several projects, build strong internal relationships, and explain ideas clearly to different audiences.

Skills and Abilities

The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $175,000 to $200,000 (USD) (to be determined after requisition approval), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.

Our benefits include competitive pay and discretionary bonus, paid time off, health care benefits (medical, dental & vision), additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit, 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution, spending accounts (health care, dependent care, and transportation), wellness programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program), education assistance, hybrid work schedule, and additional programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift.

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.