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Head / VP / AVP - Products - Mutual Funds

Head / VP / AVP - Products - Mutual Funds

Vitasta Consulting Pvt Ltd - Human resource consultingMumbai, India
30+ days ago
Job description

About the Role :

  • This is a senior leadership position responsible for shaping, launching, and managing investment products (mutual funds, PMS / AIF) across equity and debt.
  • You'll connect market insights to product innovation, lead go-to-market planning, and ensure regulatory compliance-all while delivering investor-first outcomes.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Product Strategy & Definition

  • Design and define features, terms, and positioning of both new and existing products.
  • Develop compelling sales pitches and collateral to support multiple channels.

    • 2. Regulatory Management & Compliance

  • Coordinate product filings, regulatory approvals, and compliance documentation.
  • Prepare and maintain detailed reports and dashboards.

    • 3. Market Research & Intelligence

  • Track domestic and global financial product trends, fund launches, and competitive benchmarking.
  • Identify market opportunities and consumer gaps in equity and debt.

    • 4. New Product Development & Launch Execution

  • Collaborate with fund managers and research teams to plan and launch products.
  • Manage internal and external stakeholder coordination to deliver market-ready products.

    • 5. Sales Enablement & Channel Engagement

  • Align with business heads to tailor products for specific distribution channels.
  • Support regional or smaller partners with training and marketing resources.

    • 6. Performance Monitoring & Reporting

  • Analyze AUM movement, investor behavior trends (SIPs, fund flows), and product performance vs peers.
  • Provide insights and reporting to management and board-level committees.

    • 7. Communications & Content Development

  • Create product-related materials such as one-pagers, presentations, outlooks, and campaign content.
  • Support investor education initiatives and marketing campaigns.

    • 8. Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Work closely with digital, front-office, marketing, HR, and L&D teams.
  • Serve as a bridge to empower internal teams for successful product delivery.

    • Skills & Competencies :

  • Strong research and analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; adept at crafting polished materials.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Excel (macros desirable), PowerPoint, and MIS platforms.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure, multi-task, and take initiative.
  • In-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks for investment products.
  • Familiarity with investor education programs, as well as PMS / AIF platforms (advantageous).

    • Qualifications & Experience :

  • Education : Minimum postgraduate degree in Finance.
  • Experience : 9-15 years in the financial services industry, preferably in mutual funds, PMS, AIF product roles.

    • (ref : iimjobs.com)

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