Investment Strategist

The investment strategist role involves identifying market needs and opportunities to develop mutual fund investment strategies. You will conduct feasibility studies and market research to validate concepts and design features, strategies, and structures. Analyzing market trends, competitor products, and investor preferences will be crucial in shaping relevant investment strategies. It is essential to ensure all communication and development comply with regulatory requirements and industry standards. Collaboration and stakeholder management are key aspects of the role. You will work closely with internal teams such as tech, marketing, sales, and operations, as well as external partners like mutual fund companies, partners, and vendors. Developing and executing product launch plans, overseeing implementations, and monitoring performance against benchmarks are part of your responsibilities. Managing the product lifecycle from inception to maturity, conducting periodic reviews for performance assessment, and communicating product features and updates internally and to distribution partners are vital tasks. Risk identification and management associated with investment strategies are also crucial. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in research, product, or business development functions within mutual funds, advisory, wealth management, private banks, financial media, or rating agencies. A background in CA, CFA, MBA, Post Graduate, or PhD in Economics or Finance is preferred. The location for this role is in Chennai.,