Wealth Management, Funds Product Development, Vice President, London

Job summary
As a Vice President in Funds Product Development within Wealth Management Solutions, you will lead end-to-end development and governance of pooled investment solutions for our international private banking business. You will translate investment and commercial priorities into well-structured products, guiding ideas from concept through launch and into ongoing oversight. You will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Advisers, and partners across Legal, Risk, Tax, Compliance, and Operations to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will help maintain a strong control environment while improving the product development process through automation and scalable ways of working.
Job responsibilities
Lead end-to-end product development for proprietary mutual funds, from concept through launch and post-launch stabilization
Drive delivery of new product initiatives, ensuring clear scope, governance, milestones, and timely execution
Manage the product lifecycle, including fund changes, restructures, mergers, and closures in partnership with key stakeholders
Serve as a subject matter expert on the fund range, advising on structuring choices, solution design, and product strategy
Partner with Portfolio Managers, Portfolio Specialists, and Advisers to scope product opportunities across asset classes
Coordinate reviews and approvals across Legal, Risk, Tax, Compliance, and Operations, ensuring adherence to internal standards and external requirements
Lead negotiations with third-party management companies and relevant counterparties on commercial terms and legal documentation
Strengthen launch playbooks and operational readiness, leveraging automation and data-driven tooling to improve efficiency and control
Oversee due diligence activities for third-party relationships and ongoing provider oversight
Monitor market and regulatory developments and convert insights into product recommendations and pipeline prioritization
Coach and develop junior team members through feedback, knowledge sharing, and role modeling
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Demonstrated experience in asset or wealth management with direct involvement in regulated fund product development and structuring (for example, UCITS and Alternative Investment Funds)
Proven ability to deliver product launches and material product changes end-to-end in a complex, cross-functional environment
Strong project management and execution skills, including planning, prioritization, and risk/issue management
Proven stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across seniority levels
Sound judgment and structured problem-solving, with comfort navigating ambiguity and competing priorities
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to produce clear, decision-ready materials
Excellent communication and presentation skills, tailored to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to build and maintain effective third-party and affiliate relationships
High integrity and commitment to operating with strong risk awareness and control discipline
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Broad understanding of fund products across investment, operational, legal, and regulatory dimensions
Experience partnering with or overseeing third-party management companies, including due diligence and ongoing oversight
Knowledge of evolving regulatory themes impacting funds and distribution
Experience developing digitally enabled investment solutions or improving processes through automation
Working knowledge of Python and business intelligence tooling (for example, Tableau or Alteryx)
Professional qualification progress or attainment (for example, CFA candidate or CFA charterholder)
Curiosity, learning agility, and a track record of turning change into measurable improvements

Skills
Wealth Management, Python, Tableau, Project Management, Due Diligence, Documentation