Global Funds Product Manager

At BBH we value diverse backgrounds, so if your experience looks a little different from what we've outlined and you think you can bring value to the role, we will still welcome your application!

Is this the role you are looking for If so read on for more details, and make sure to apply today.

What You Can Expect At BBH

If you join BBH you will find a collaborative environment that enables you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.

You will have direct access to clients, information and experts across all business areas around the world. BBH will provide you with opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself without leaving the firm.

We encourage a culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective. We provide a high-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.

Ultimately we want you to have rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.

Our BBH Cares program offers volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Role Overview

The Global Funds Product Manager role will lead and execute key initiatives incorporating the needs of US Asset Managers who have mutual funds into our overall Product and Solutions investments.

In this role, the individual will work with Key Product / Strategy Areas and Subject Matter Experts to help define strategy, develop business cases, and help prioritize and implement solutions to optimize and develop our product offering.

The role will have significant external market engagement with clients, prospects, and the broader ecosystem to incorporate feedback which will shape our product investment strategy.

It will also evolve into a SME role that will provide valuable insights to clients and prospects resulting in Client retention and new growth strategies.

This role will report to Principal RE, Americas.

Example Initiatives For This Role May Include

• Develop, assess, and implement a US TA solution (i.e., partnership, technology integration, and / or connector) in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and manage commercial opportunities for initiatives such as T+1.
• Partner with Connector Strategy Team to prioritize and implement new Connectors while helping further evolve the strategy.
• Partner with Client Service Groups to create an improved operating model for Sub-Advisors and develop opportunities to grow those relationships.
• Assess new regions (i.e. UK Fund Servicing) and other local market fund servicing requirements and drive implementation as required.
• Review European Cross-border market to identify opportunities that will continue to differentiate our offering.
• Conduct competitive landscape assessments to understand capabilities, gaps, and possible partnership opportunities.
• Working with Shared Services, leverage VOC initiatives to solicit feedback which will be incorporated into overall Fund management strategy.
• Deliver market insights to senior Leadership team that are thoughtful and considered in-line with our strategy.
• Partner with our Sales Team to further evolve our Go-To-Market Strategy and our Products Team to develop Product, Marketing, and Go-to-Market plan.
• Optimize and evolve Deal Team and Account process.
• Collaborate with RE Infrastructure, Marketing, and Other Group to define new tools and enhancements to existing Sales related Tools (i.

e. SalesForce, Data, Marketo, Sysemic, Pick and Pack, etc.)

Participate in cross-functional teams on broader RE initiatives as required.

Experience

• Strong understanding of all aspects of our Asset Servicing business including Transfer Agency, minimum of ten years’ experience.
• Mutual Fund and Cross-border Fund expertise.
• Experience in Product and / or Sales Strategy roles.
• Management of budgets and / or Product P&Ls.
• Experience in building business cases including ROI models.
• Proven track record of managing initiatives across organizations.
• Consulting experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree : MBA is desirable.

Skills / Requirements

• Analytical thinker who has a consultative mindset.
• Professional business acumen : ability to interact in a professional manner at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated presentation skills and excellent writing ability.
• Highly collaborative, and comfortable navigating a global and matrixed organization.
• Extremely proficient in PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated Program / Project Management Skills.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to see open issues to resolution.

Travel is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.

J-18808-Ljbffr