Product Specialist Equity (f/m/d)

As a Product Specialist Equity (f/m/d), you will support the global Equity group which manages more than €140 billion in assets. You will report to the Head of Product Specialists Equity and work closely with the Product Specialists team as well as the Investment team to serve as an advocate for AllianzGI’s equity franchise with a particular focus on our systematic equity offering.

This role generates client value by being the interface between Portfolio Management and Distribution as well as being active in Distribution activities. Both excellent product knowledge and investment strategy insights, translated into clear messages persuade clients and contribute to sales revenue generation. You will be deeply involved in a multitude of organisational and administrative tasks adding scalability to the investment platform. Besides providing in-depth product information, the role also includes the requirement to present in both German and English to internal and external audiences in business meetings or at larger conferences.

This position will be based in Frankfurt.

What you will do

• Work closely with the investment teams to serve as an internal and external advocate for our equity strategies with a focus on our systematic equity offering
• Originate product information with focus on the investment process, performance explanation, portfolio holdings and illustration of the investment case
• Act as the external voice of the respective investment team and be the interface between investment professionals and the Distribution and marketing professionals
• Substitute the fund manager at marketing events, as well as client and consultant meetings
• Own and lead the external and internal communication of investment related content for marketing purposes
• Actively write and articulate portfolio relevant commentaries to support the product presentation of Distribution and marketing colleagues
• Provide training to educate the sales force in the required technical details to present the investment strategy to clients
• Stay abreast with the strategy's performance in context to relevant competitor products and explain performance scenarios relative to the market environment and peers
• Be involved in the RFP process, delivering the required portfolio and investment strategy-related content to the RFP team and client service entities
• Actively participate in product development initiatives

What you bring

• 10+ years of professional experience in portfolio management or analyst role, retail or institutional sales, product management, product specialist, or an institutional client service role
• Post-graduate degree or global equivalent in a relevant field desired; CFA, CEFA or CIIA qualified or similar qualifications preferred
• Specific experience in the asset class related to position, here Equities (Systematic/Fundamental)
• Strong written and verbal command of German and English, additional languages a plus
• Excellent communication skills, able to tailor messages for a diverse range of audiences and to clearly articulate investment content
• Experience in working in a large financial institution and strong networking ability with Stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrated success in balancing ambiguous interests and needs to achieve client satisfaction and sales revenue
• You are a coach and influencer with intellectual and cultural curiosity, who thrives in a collaborative environment
• You are ambitious and well-organized and can work independently as well as in a team environment
• You are a self-starter and have a strong can-do attitude with internal and external clients and responsive to their needs
• You are also an IT literate, experienced user of common software applications and able to acquire new IT-related skills
• Experience with Microsoft CoPilot
• Available to travel for professional duties

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Family support (relocation/ childcare facilities)
• Company share purchasing plan
• Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Mobility solutions (Jobrad bike leasing, subvention Jobticket)
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Self-guided learning & development
• … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our goal is to actively shape the future of investing for all our clients, wherever their location and whatever their objectives.

Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams and challenges, is what makes us a unique employer. Together we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and has the confidence to explore, to grow and to shape a better future for our customers and the world around us.

At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating equal opportunities for all. And the foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and nurtures a culture grounded in integrity, fairness, inclusion and trust.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.  If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to recruiting@allianzgi.com

Join us. Let’s care for tomorrow. 

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87906 | Asset & Investment Management | Professional | n.a. | Allianz Global Investors | Full-Time | Permanent