Product Development Specialist

WisdomTree is seeking Product Specialist based in London or Munich.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing and maintaining WisdomTree’s product suite by sourcing and validating new product ideas across a variety of asset classes and managing the product life cycle from product design to launch and ongoing product enhancements. The candidate will also be instrumental in helping clients and other internal and external stake holders understand WisdomTree’s product strategies and structures

Source research and validate product ideas

• Conduct extensive research on product ideas and investment strategies across all asset classes
• Be informed on capital market fundamentals, economic outlook, major events and potential impact on market as well as general innovation and trends in asset management
• Build concise business case for ideas, presenting for approval in internal forums

Competitor monitoring

• Maintain and improve a proprietary database to conduct detailed analysis on competitor products, product features and performance
• Monitor asset flows and new product launches periodically and communicate to management and firm
• Drive projects to improve competitor monitoring and related data management

Product structuring and development

• Be familiar with different investment wrappers and their differences relative to ETPs in terms of mechanics and strategies delivered
• Be familiar with regulatory environment in relevant markets and asset classes and be able to recommend appropriate product structures and wrapper for certain market
• Work closely with the Product Legal team to draft and structure product documentation
• Assist with new listings and market expansion where required 

Be a product specialist

• Be a central point for answering product structure and return profile related questions
• Review performance of products versus competition and to client's satisfaction
• Explain investment strategies to sales, marketing as well as investors in face to face presentation and written materials
• Assist with queries from Research, Sales and Management teams

Overall product life-cycle management

• Assist in the management of the product life cycle from sourcing ideas, through to validation, design, launch, and through to ongoing maintenance and continuous enhancement of existing products
• Identify potential improvements to the existing product platform from a strategy, positioning, or structuring perspective and ensure these are prioritised accordingly
• Enhance processes and internal tools so team members can effectively manage the product life cycle for broad platform and particularly the idea pipeline
• Assist in firm-wide data integration efforts leading to development of sophisticated market intelligence and predictive analytics

Manage cross-departmental projects for new product development and product restructuring

• Develop and maintain project plans for product related projects
• Facilitate communication across project teams by leading regular project meetings
• Follow up on milestones and target delivery dates
• Communicate with relevant stakeholders and keep management informed of progress




• Across all areas of engagement, identify and highlight opportunities for improvement

Skills and Qualifications

• Degree level education
• 4-8 years experience in a product development, product management or structuring role in asset management or investment banking
• Strong quantitative background
• Breadth of asset class experience (Equities, ETFs, Fixed Income, FX, derivatives and structured products) desirable
• Familiar with project management tools
• Self-starter with ability to equally operate independently and in a team.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, diligent, exceptional attention to detail, able to work under tight time frames and balance multiple priorities without compromising accuracy or deadlines
• Analytical and strong planning and organisational skills
• Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, team-based environment with a high degree of individual autonomy
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills, with a can-do attitude

About Us

WisdomTree launched its first exchange traded funds (ETFs) in June 2006 and, through its subsidiaries in the U.S. and Europe, is a global exchange traded product (ETP) sponsor and asset manager. WisdomTree offers ETFs and ETPs covering equity, commodity, fixed income, leveraged and inverse, currency, cryptocurrency and alternative strategies. Today, we offer one of the most innovative and differentiated ranges of ETPs and we are the largest pure-play ETP provider globally with over $110bn in assets under management. 

Work Smart

Headquartered in New York City, WisdomTree embraces a “Work Smart” philosophy that transcends physical workspace, aiming to optimize productivity, efficiency and effectiveness. Employee time in the office generally is not prescribed, and team leaders are empowered to determine how their teams work best, based on their roles, which may include in-person, in-office engagement. 

Mission, Vision & Values

WisdomTree is committed to delivering a better investment and financial experience through the quality of our products and solutions and finding alignment within our community on our core values: WisdomTree employees strive for Excellence & Innovation, work with Transparency & Accountability, and show each other Fairness & Respect. We welcome the applications of qualified individuals who will support this mission and thrive in our collaborative and empowering work environment.