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Product Strategy Lead

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In-Office
New York, NY, USA
125K-155K Annually
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New York, NY, USA
125K-155K Annually
Expert/Leader
Lead product strategy for asset management solutions by translating market dynamics, client needs, and competitive insight into a 2–5 year product and innovation roadmap. Advise product leadership, support sales engagement, perform competitive benchmarking, represent the firm externally, and align cross-functional stakeholders to drive client value and commercial growth.
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Let’s be #BrilliantTogether

Join our Business Development organization and play a critical role in shaping the future of our asset management solutions. We are seeking a senior, strategic leader with deep asset management expertise who can translate market dynamics, client needs, and competitive insights into a clear product and innovation roadmap. This role acts as a senior thought leader—driving strategic direction, influencing product decision-making, and representing the firm across the industry. 

What You’ll Do 

  • Serve as a subject matter expert on the asset management industry, with strong functional knowledge of products, strategies, and market structure 

  • Anticipate how asset managers, distributors, and wealth platforms are evolving and identify what clients need to be doing over the next 2–5 years 

  • Develop client-facing insights that articulate how our products and data address real-world challenges across investment, distribution, and operating models 

  • Bring a strong point of view on market needs, competitive dynamics, and client priorities to inform product strategy and innovation 

  • Shape and influence product vision and roadmap definition in partnership with product leadership 

  • Perform competitive analysis and benchmarking to inform positioning, differentiation, and long-term strategy 

  • Understand client distribution workflows, sales enablement needs, and retail distribution models 

  • Engage with clients alongside sales and relationship teams to support strategic discussions and deepen engagement 

  • Represent the business externally through conference participation, speaking engagements, and industry forums 

  • Partner with stakeholders across product, sales, marketing, and client success to align strategy and deliver greater client value 

  • Contribute to the evolution of commercial and engagement models to support sustainable growth 

What We’re Looking For 

  • 10+ years of experience in asset management, product strategy, product development, or business strategy 

  • Deep functional understanding of asset management products, investment strategies, and distribution 

  • Proven ability to translate market intelligence and client insight into actionable strategic direction 

  • Strong communication skills and credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders 

  • Experience serving as a strategic advisor to clients or internal partners 

  • Demonstrated industry engagement, including conference participation or public-facing thought leadership 

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities 

  • Collaborative mindset with a strong inclination to partner across functions 

  • Passion for solving complex client and industry challenges through insight and innovation 

 

Base salary: The New York City expected base pay range is $125,000 - $155,000 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and level of education.

The role is bonus or incentive eligible.

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What You Can Expect from Us

At ISS STOXX, our people are our driving force. We are committed to building a culture that values diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences. We hire the best talent in our industry and empower them with the resources, support, and opportunities to grow—professionally and personally.

 

Together, we foster an environment that fuels creativity, drives innovation, and shapes our future success.

 

Let’s empower, collaborate, and inspire.

 

Let’s be #BrilliantTogether.

About ISS STOXX

ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit.

ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI) is a leading provider of data, insights, and market engagement solutions to the global financial services industry. ISS MI empowers asset and wealth management firms, insurance companies, distributors, service providers, and technology firms to assess their target markets, identify and analyze the best opportunities within those markets, and execute on comprehensive go-to-market initiatives to grow their business. Clients benefit from our increasingly connected global platform that leverages a combination of proprietary data, powerful analytics, timely and relevant insights, in-depth research, as well as an extensive suite of industry-leading media brands that deliver unmatched market connectivity through news and editorial content, events, training, ratings, and awards.

Visit our website: https://www.issgovernance.com       

View additional open roles: https://www.issgovernance.com/join-the-iss-team/      

We are proud to offer the following featured benefits 

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
  • 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
  • Generous paid time off
  • Volunteer Day
  • Paid parental leave
  • Hybrid working options
  • Midtown - centrally located near Grand Central Station and Port Authority

Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (ISS) is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, sex, age, height, weight, citizenship status, national origin, social origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, pregnancy status, marital status, familial status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, military service or status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”).  All activities including, but not limited to, recruiting and hiring, recruitment advertising, promotions, performance appraisals, training, job assignments, compensation, demotions, transfers, terminations (including layoffs), benefits, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, are and will be administered on a non-discriminatory basis, consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.  For more information, please view https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters.

ISS is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable federal, state, and local laws.  ISS is also committed to ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified person with disabilities.  ISS prohibits discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of disability as it pertains to the job application and hiring process and other terms and conditions of employment.  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [email protected].  This email is created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers where disability prevents them from being able to apply online.  Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.  Messages sent for other purposes, such as following up on an application or other technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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