TCW · 11 hours ago
Head of Product Development & Strategy
LA Metro Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$350K/yr - $400K/yr
15+ years expTCW is a privately held global asset manager specializing in fixed-income, equities, and alternative investments. They are seeking a Head of Product Development & Strategy responsible for formulating and executing the firm’s product strategy, optimizing the existing product suite, and driving the development of new offerings across asset classes.
Asset ManagementFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Lead efforts around product rationalization and platform evolution, enhancing product design for existing offerings (e.g., introducing income or leverage features to maximize return streams) and identifying opportunities to repurpose vehicles while preserving track records
Monitor competitor and market trends, including new vehicle structures and innovations that offer advantages such as improved liquidity, transparency, or client access
Analyze competitor flows and fundraising activity to identify areas of market momentum and inform TCW’s product launch priorities, determining where to focus resources for the greatest growth potential while avoiding oversaturated or low-demand segments. Stay abreast of regulatory developments impacting fund structures, adapting TCW’s platform to capture commercial opportunities arising from new rules (e.g., BDC regulation changes)
Leverage industry research, consultant feedback, and client insights to inform the product roadmap and support fact-based decision-making on new initiatives
Cultivate relationships across the investment ecosystem, including investment banks, administrators, consultants, and placement agents, to stay informed on evolving structures, investor preferences, and distribution dynamics
Partner with TCW’s Global Distribution teams to engage directly with intermediaries, RIAs, family offices, and institutional consultants to validate demand and gather input for pipeline development
Foster collaboration across internal teams, ensuring investments, sales, legal, operations, risk, and compliance are aligned from ideation through launch and ongoing management
Chair and lead the Product Development Committee, ensuring effective governance, prioritization, and decision-making on all new product proposals and product-related initiatives
Drive operational readiness and coordinate cross-functional execution across the product lifecycle of new initiatives, partnering with investments, operations, finance, legal, and compliance to ensure alignment, control, and commercial viability
Oversee the end-to-end product development process from concept and feasibility through design, approval, launch, and rationalization, ensuring alignment with TCW’s strategic, operational, and financial objectives
Conduct annual diagnostic reviews of the product platform, including pricing, benchmarks, guidelines, and seeding strategies, with recommendations for enhancement or retirement
Integrate disciplined project management practices to organize and execute multiple concurrent initiatives efficiently and on time
Provide ongoing analysis of product performance, positioning, and competitiveness across public and private offerings to ensure continued relevance and differentiation
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 15 years of experience in investment management with direct exposure to both public and private markets, including experience across fixed income, equities, and alternative strategies
Career marked by progressive leadership growth and success in building, leading, and scaling product development and management teams within complex investment organizations
Demonstrated track record of developing, launching, and structuring investment products across multiple vehicles (e.g., mutual funds, ETFs, commingled funds, LP structures, and SMAs) to maximize benefits to clients across multiple jurisdictions and within various regulatory and tax regimes
Established relationships with market participants and service providers within the global investment community
Proven experience collaborating with senior leaders across operations, technology, finance, risk, legal, and compliance, guiding coordination across these functions and with key external providers
Deep understanding of statutory, legal, regulatory, tax, compliance, and other structural considerations related to product offerings globally
Strong internal relationship building and influencing skills, coordinating with multiple investment teams and distribution organizations globally to develop and launch new products and solutions, particularly in the alternatives arena. This includes collaboration on distribution and marketing campaigns and fostering organizational alignment across channels
Experience presenting to executive management and internal business approval committees
Hands-on, well-rounded commercial business leader with a deep understanding of investment management, including fund formation, operations, and the evolution of asset classes, investor preferences, and product structures. Demonstrates the ability to conduct analytically driven assessments of revenue opportunities, P&L projections, capital requirements, and costs
Strategic, forward-looking thinker with a broad perspective on investment markets and the discernment to identify trends across multiple asset classes, investment vehicles, and client segments. Able to translate insights into actionable product strategies, solutions, and initiatives that align with TCW's growth objectives
Outcome-oriented manager with a strong sense of purpose, urgency, and accountability; capable of managing complex initiatives and multiple workstreams across public and private markets within a matrixed organization
Collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, skilled in building alignment among investors, distribution, and corporate functions. Embodies TCW's culture of collaboration, humility, stewardship, and entrepreneurship while fostering engagement and follow-through across teams
Team-oriented and collegial, with an appreciation for the contributions of colleagues and a demonstrated ability to sustain high levels of partnership and performance across the organization
Mentor and developer of talent – a proactive, supportive leader who drives cohesion, engagement, and professional growth across investment, distribution, and functional areas through coaching, communication and empowerment
Preferred
Graduate degree and CFA designation a plus
Benefits
Eligible to be considered for an annual discretionary bonus.
Eligible for TCW’s comprehensive benefits package.
Company
TCW
TCW is a global asset manager with more than fifty years of experience across fixed income, equities, and alternatives.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Nippon Life Insurance Company of Japan
2017-12-01Series Unknown
2012-08-08Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Baxter
Senior Vice President
David D. Kim
Managing Director, Head of Japan
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