Join Our Dynamic Team as a Product Specialist at Principal Asset Management!

Are you passionate about investment strategies and client engagement? At Principal, we offer an outstanding opportunity for a Product Specialist to join our dedicated team in the Asia Pacific and Middle East region. This role is ideal for ambitious professionals looking to work with a top-notch company to promote and position our outstanding products across various asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent Our Investment Capabilities: Serve as the primary resource for investment-related support to DCIO clients in Hong Kong. You'll engage with clients through product pitches, due diligence, performance reviews, RFP submission support, and client product training.
• Improve Product Placement: Collaborate with sales, client servicing, marketing, and portfolio management teams to improve product placement. Assist in new product launches from planning to implementation, and create impactful product content.
• Foster Collaborative Relationships: Develop and maintain connections with essential internal collaborators and partners, such as investment teams, Go to Market teams, client servicing, marketing, and product strategy and development teams.
• Develop and Implement Product Strategy: Participate in the creation and execution of local and regional product strategies. Ensure client perspectives are represented, and stay ahead of industry trends to expand our product solutions.
• Perform Additional Duties: Take on other job-related tasks or special projects as required, ensuring that our operations run smoothly and efficiently.

• Bachelor's degree holder. Advanced degree will be an advantage.
• CFA, CIMA, or CAIA designation preferred, or relevant experience.
• 8-12 years of experience in asset management or the investment management industry in Asia Pacific.
• Strong understanding of the wealth, institutional, and pension investment landscape in Hong Kong; familiarity with broader Asia Pacific and Middle East markets preferred.
• Expertise across all asset classes, with a priority for experience in Equities and/or Multi-Asset. Knowledge of Asia Pacific investment markets is an advantage.
• Outstanding presentation and client-facing skills, with a talent for finding creative solutions to complex client problems.
• Proficiency in data analysis, including peer/market analysis to ensure competitive positioning.
• Team-oriented with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in spoken/written Cantonese is highly recommended.

If you are driven by excellence and ready to help us successfully implement our ambitious goals, we would love to hear from you!