**Associate Product Development (European Funds) in Mumbai**
Strategic thinker sought for driving **European Funds Product Strategy & Development** in Mumbai. Collaborate cross-functionally, monitor product activity, analyze complex data, and present insights to senior management. Manage seed capital investments and drive process improvements using AI tools. Must have 4+ years in asset management, Microsoft Office expertise, and project management skills. Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics required. CFA designation preferred.
Full Job Description
Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
You are a strategic thinker passionate about driving solutions in European Funds Product Strategy & Development. You have found the right team.
As European Funds Product Strategy & Development Professional within our European Funds Product Development team, you will be responsible for setting and improving our organizational objectives, and ensuring their consistent accomplishment.
Job Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support strategic and product initiatives, including changes to fund portfolio managers and capacity status.Support governance committees through agenda coordination, meeting materials preparation, minutes/action capture (where applicable), action tracking, and stakeholder follow-ups.Monitor and report on product development activity and the product activity pipeline.Track the existing product range, including performance metrics and key milestones, and report findings.Review relevant reports and execute required actions in line with policies and procedures.Manage and track seed capital investments, providing regular updates to stakeholders.Analyze complex data files using qualitative and quantitative tools to synthesize and interpret information.Prepare regular and ad hoc presentations and reports for senior management and stakeholders, and present findings in internal forums.Facilitate communication and coordination across a global, team-based environment to align on product goals and execute initiatives.Deliver projects independently by prioritizing tasks, meeting tight deadlines, and maintaining strong attention to detail.Drive process improvement initiatives to improve consistency, control quality, and timeliness across deliverables, using approved AI tools and effective prompting while maintaining accountability.Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
Hold a Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics, or a similar discipline.Bring a minimum 4 years of experience in asset management in product development, product governance, fund platform, or product operations-related roles.Demonstrate Microsoft Office expertise (Excel: large datasets, pivots, formulas; PowerPoint: formatted slides and data visualization; SharePoint).Apply project management skills (planning/prioritization, stakeholder coordination, governance cadence support, action tracking, timelines, and status reporting).Produce data analysis and presentations that inform decision-making.Use strong prompting and validation practices to draft and refine stakeholder-ready content with approved AI tools.Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving capability with critical and strategic thinking.Maintain strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability for high-quality, on-time delivery.Communicate effectively and collaborate across a pan-regional team.Identify inefficiencies and implement effective process improvements.Adapt to a fast-paced environment and operate effectively both independently and as part of a team.Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
Pursue a CFA designation (or show progress toward CFA).Demonstrate knowledge of investment products including Mutual Funds (SICAVs & OEICs), ETFs, Alternative Investments, and Investment Trusts. Drive European fund launches/changes, governance, seed capital tracking, and data-driven reporting for stakeholders. 
