Product Principal (Funds) - FTC

We are Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), the asset-management arm of Legal & General Group. Our purpose is to create a better future through responsible investing. We strive to achieve this through a strong sense of partnership with our clients, working together to achieve positive long-term outcomes. We draw on industry-leading expertise to innovate constantly across public and private assets, index and active strategies. And we are a responsible investor, rising to the challenges of a rapidly changing world. 

We are truly international, present where our clients need us. Our teams around the world are highly dedicated, professional and collaborative and we draw strength from our diversity of talent. We are clear on what we stand for and our commitment to inclusivity anchors our behaviours. 

Specifically, this role holder will be focused on the analysis and implementation of ESG regulation across LGIM's EU domiciled funds and, as required, supporting implementation of ESG regulation across LGIM's UK funds. On the EU side a key deliverable will be managing a number of fund amendments to ensure LGIM's EU funds are compliant with the upcoming ESMA ESG and Sustainability in fund naming regulation. 

What you'll be doing:

• Product management. Leading and ensuring each product and fund range is fully managed following launch through to the end of its lifecycle, adhering at all times to the Product Process Manual and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) requirements
• Project management. Scoping and designing implementation of regulatory change, and any associated product changes, using effective project management tools to identify and document key milestones and deliverables, capture actions and issues, run working groups and testing
• Product governance and compliance. Ensuring implementation of compliant Product policies and procedures. Ensure team adherence to compliance, governance and risk policies and frameworks such that Product activities are carried out consistently with business ethics, values and stakeholder requirements at defined levels of risk
• Product reviews. Ensuring processes are in place to regularly assess management and delivery of product risk, fund and thematic reviews. Establish arrangements to review on an ongoing basis the benefits realisation of regulated funds following their launch including continued meeting of customer needs
• Product technical support. As a fund domicile / vehicle / platform / asset class or change owner, direct and deliver product technical support on matters such as regulation, tax, customer channels, registrations, disclosures and operational items on both an on-going and project basis to manage existing products to meet the needs of customers
• Operational engagement. Ensuring all relevant operational areas are both involved in decision making processes around new product launches, engaged on prioritisation and resourcing discussions, and also informed in advance of changes that affect their own and Product’s effectiveness or that will require significant input
• Competitors and industry. Reviewing analysis of customer, industry and regulatory activity to assess where strategic new fund launches or strategic fund changes are required to inform proposition design and deliver enhancements, developments and changes to the product offering. Act as an SME within the team and the business and identify ways to share and document knowledge effectively
• Regulatory and product knowledge. Acquiring, maintaining and sharing a deep knowledge of the products and product structures and the application of regulatory guidelines to product governance arrangements, keeping abreast of changes and developments and being able to discuss these in an informed manner

Who we're looking for:

• Degree qualified or equivalent required
• Knowledge of the international asset management industry with experience managing funds and implementing regulatory change and industry lead initiatives in the UK and key European jurisdictions.
• Deep understanding of regulation and strong technical knowledge of pooled product structures (including UCITS and non-UCITS) across a range of domiciles and jurisdictions
• Line management experience or a desire to manage a small team
• Experience in project management
• Demonstrates high attention to detail and seeks continual improvement and efficiency in delivery of processes
• Previous experience in design, build and implanting regulatory change, as well as amending pooled investment funds domiciled in the UK, Ireland and Luxembourg
• Product life cycle management
• Experience in senior stakeholder engagement; ability to influence and engage at all levels across the firm and externally (suppliers and Boards etc.).

Whatever your role, we reward performance and behaviour with a package that looks after all the things that are important to you. Here are some of the benefits we offer: 

• The opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan and valuable share schemes  
• Generous pension contribution  
• Life assurance   
• Private medical insurance (permanent employees only) 
• At least 25 days holiday, plus public holidays, 26 days after 2 years’ service. There’s also the option to buy and sell holiday 
• Competitive family leave 
• Participate in our electric car scheme, which offers employees the option to hire a brand-new electric car through tax efficient salary sacrifice 
• There are the many discounts we offer – both for our own products and at a range of high street stores and online   
• In 2023, some of our workspaces were redesigned. Our offices are great spaces to connect and collaborate and have your wellbeing at the heart 

Legal & General is a leading financial services organisation, named Britain’s Most Admired Company in 2023, for the second year running. Rated top in our sector and top for inspirational leadership, we have a strong heritage and an exciting future.  

We’re one of the world's largest asset managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurers. Connecting to form a unique business model which drives value for our customers and society. And enabling our people to create impact through work that is meaningful and valued.  

If you join us, you’ll be part of a welcoming, inclusive culture, with opportunities to collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds, views, and experiences. Guided by leaders with integrity who care about your future and wellbeing. Empowered through initiatives which support people to develop their careers and excel.  

We strive to be open, mindful, and inclusive, so are always willing to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable accommodations for candidates with specific needs. It doesn’t matter if you don’t meet every single criterion in this advert. Instead, think about what you excel at and what else you can bring in terms of strengths, potential and connection to our purpose. 

If you’re open to find out more, we'd love to hear from you.