Product Analyst, Fixed Income

Company: AllianceBernstein Holding L.P.
Location: Nashville
Posted on: August 8, 2022

Job Description:

About AllianceBernsteinWe are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, individuals and private clients in major markets around the globe. With over 3,700 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we want to support you in making your impact. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!Client Group OverviewThe Client Group has a presence in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia, and is composed of five main areas:Sales & Client Services works with financial intermediaries and institutions to offer diversified investment solutions that help clients build and preserve their wealthBusiness Development is a conduit to the firm's investment teams and supports our clients and internal business partners through investment-platform and product content, messaging, competitive analysis and educationProduct Strategy & Development designs, develops and manages the firm's global lineup of investment services and considers clients' evolving needs to identify new opportunitiesMarketing promotes the firm and its services by creating, packaging and distributing content and messaging to engage diverse audiences through digital platforms and initiatives, strategic campaigns, and eventsBusiness Transformation looks to evolve and scale our business, leveraging digital and data, to drive top-line growth and improve profitabilityJob Summary The Product Analyst partners with both investments and distribution to promote and drive the growth of the business for AB. The Product analyst supports the efforts to serve as product champion for specific Fixed Income products, as well as focuses on various channels and/or regions to ensure advisor support, product advocacy and competitive insight.Job DescriptionSpecific responsibilities include but are not limited to:Serve as first point of contact for Global Sales (Regional Consultants / Managers, Institutional Associates / Advisors, etc.) for the specific products, as assigned, but with broad exposure to the full array of fixed income strategies at AB.Partner with Investment Management to create and update a strong, consistent suite of core product marketing and client-service materials, in collaboration with marketing colleagues. In addition, seeks broad feedback from investment management and distribution to identify areas for improvement.Build a presence and deep understanding of the investment process, market outlook, and become a strong advocate for the services (e.g. Portfolio Specialist)Explain portfolio performance and positioning by conducting attribution and risk reports in coordination with the portfolio management teamCreate new sales ideas/ways to advocate productUnderstand overall region/channel strategies to communicate priorities to broader team and members of investment managementCollaborate with the Global Product Management Team to define focus areas, business development initiatives, areas for trainingSupport Learning & Development for regional training initiativesAssist on/review RFPs, and answer advisor/relationship manager questions on specific sales opportunitiesIdentify areas for thought leadership that connect with product responsibilitiesIn addition, the Product analyst is responsible for the following in their respective platform:Review and update prospecting decks, fact sheets and product overviews for products on the fixed income platformWrite market commentary and updatesUpdate internal sources (e.g. Salesforce, the Loop, etc.); works with data team to ensure accuracy of database informationPartner with RFP team to respond to inquiriesRespond to incoming client inquiries and internal requestsJob Qualifications & Key AttributesThe ideal candidate should have:Familiarity with fixed income instruments and experience in the investment-management industryInterested in the capital markets, and finding creative ways to connect with our clients & prospects globallyAbility to work effectively under pressure while multitasking, adhering to tight deadlines and maintaining strategic relationships with internal partnersExcellent communication skills, highly detail-oriented and organizedMarketing and messaging skills, with the vision to create and maintain a compelling story for the firm's fixed income business and individual productsA team player with highly developed interpersonal skills, including collaboration, negotiation and consensus buildingA desire to interact with internal clients and to guide their product knowledge and support our sales effortsCurrent CFA or progressing towards preferredLocationNashville, TN#LI-SB1Nashville, Tennessee

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