American Beacon Partners · 2 months ago
Head of Product Development
Irving, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAmerican Beacon Partners is a diversified asset management platform that delivers value through traditional and alternative investment solutions. The Head of Product Development will shape the firm's product strategy, oversee the product development lifecycle, and drive innovation while ensuring alignment with market trends and client needs.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Defines and executes intermediate and long-term product development strategies
Leads cross-functional initiatives to identify market opportunities and develops innovative investment solutions
Serves as a member of the Product Management Committee
Owns the full product development lifecycle from ideation to launch
Evaluates current market vehicles and explores alternative structures and options
Ensures products meet performance, compliance, and operational standards
Maintains a deep understanding of U.S. wealth trends and investor behaviors
Monitors competitive landscape and regulatory developments
Drives innovation in product design, including active ETFs and alternative strategies
Prioritize and refine a high volume of ideas to assess feasibility and align with strategic goals
Works closely with new partners and strategic relationships to support product development initiatives
Collaborates with Asset Management, Sales, Marketing, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure successful product delivery
Represents Product Development in executive meetings and investor communications
Recruits, develops, and manages a diverse product development team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and adaptability to handle a high volume of tasks and execute input
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in product management or product development within asset management
Deep understanding of the US Wealth Market and current trends within the market
Proven track record of launching and managing successful investment products (e.g., Mutual Funds, ETFs or Interval Funds)
Deep understanding of mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investment vehicles
Deep understanding of financial markets, investment products, and regulatory environments (e.g., SEC, FINRA)
Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills
Exceptional multitasking and prioritization skills
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or CFA preferred
Preferred
Familiarity with regulatory filings and fund governance structures
Ability to navigate complex organizational environments and influence senior stakeholders
Strong network within the financial services industry to facilitate partnerships and collaboration
Company
American Beacon Partners
American Beacon Partners, formerly known as Resolute Investment Managers, is a diversified asset management platform with affiliated and independent partnerships with more than 30 investment managers.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase