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Product Management Associate

Employer
Calamos Investments LLC
Location
Naperville, Illinois
Salary
Competitive Base and Bonus Structure
Closing date
Jun 22, 2022

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Job Function
Other
Industry Sector
Asset Management
Employment Type
Full Time

Job Details

Summary:

The Product Development Associate will work closely with the Director of Product Development to assist with the development and management of the Calamos suite of products. The Product Development function reports to the Product Team, which works to develop and execute comprehensive plans to maximize the growth opportunities and profitability for both new and existing products. This role will assist in providing detailed analysis of the full product line and driving the approval process for new products and modifications to existing products. Additionally, this role will work in close collaboration with the Product Management & Analytics Team to support and maximize distribution efforts.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a suite of automated reporting tools to inform the product development process and analyze the existing product line, with a focus on the following areas: Product performance and characteristics Fee landscape and pricing competitiveness Asset growth and distribution landscape Domestic and International trends Distribution opportunity analysis
  • Collaborate with Product Management & Analytics and Marketing teams to create and update sales collateral. Synthesize industry trends and themes into concise analysis to share with internal partners and provide insights into product development initiatives. Fulfill ad hoc requests from distribution teams and other departments on request for product related inquires, such as product characteristics and creation of ad hoc prospecting materials and sales ideas. Research and understand the global distribution landscape with a focus on multiple product structures, such as open-end mutual funds, closed-end mutual funds, UCITS and Separately Managed Accounts. Provide support to Product Team leadership in developing and updating executive presentations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required preferably in Finance or other related discipline. Minimum 3+ years of work experience, with experience in the asset management industry.  Experience in product roles a plus. Work toward CFA, CAIA or CFP designations. Series 6 and/or 7 licenses required.  Broad investment and industry knowledge, with an understanding of the institutional and retail client needs, market trends and competitive landscape. Ability to develop compelling ideas and messaging to support product suite. High attention to detail with well-developed analytical and problem solving skills. Able to interpret data from analytical software such as Morningstar Direct, Zephyr, Strategic Insights, eVestment Alliance, etc. Team player with client service mindset. Able to also work independently to complete and manage reports, analyses and projects from start to finish. Self-starter with a sense of urgency, personal responsibility, and accountability. Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.

Company

Calamos Investments is a global, diversified asset management firm offering growth, defensive equity, fixed income, and alternative investment strategies. With roots dating back to 1977, Calamos provides a risk-managed approach for retirement, institutional, and individual investors.
Company info
Location
2020 Calamos Court
Naperville
IL
60563-2787
US

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