VP / Analyst Product Strategy & Development, Americas

VP Product Strategy & Development - Americas

The Americas Product Strategy & Development team sits within the Client Group and is responsible for all product initiatives across Alliance Bernstein's ("AB") US Retail and North America Institutional business channels. The team is responsible for working and collaborating across the organization driving new product strategy and prioritization, overseeing new product development implementation and ensuring the firm's current product line is optimally positioned in the marketplace. AB's product lineup currently consists of over 60 product platforms, 250 strategies, 500 vehicles and 6,000 share classes.

This role reports into the Head of Product Strategy & Development, Americas.

The VP Product Strategy & Development - Americas role has the following responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain the firm's investment product strategy in alignment with strategic and corporate growth objectives
• Evaluate market trends, distribution channel dynamics, competitor fund offerings and core competencies to drive thoughtful new product ideation
• Identify product gaps, opportunities and competitive positioning to strategically align the organization around high potential new product opportunities
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the organization including distribution and investments leadership to drive new product decision making and prioritization
• Develop comprehensive business cases in support of new product proposals
• Lead end-to-end product development processes including oversight of internal and fund board review and approvals
• Work with key functional areas to ensure operational readiness and scalability for new product introductions
• Systematically review AB's product line to ensure the current offering is positioned appropriately in the marketplace.
• Propose product actions to optimize the offering including pricing changes, investment strategy enhancements, and / or fund rationalizations

What we're looking for :

About AB :

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple : to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!