Product Strategy & Development Lead, APAC

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Product Strategy & Development Lead, APAC

Company: Neuberger Berman

Location: Hong Kong

Job Type: Full-Time

Category: Product Strategy & Development (Asset Management)

Date Posted: 2026-05-26T09:57:09.892

Experience Level: 10+ years

Remote Status: On-site

🚀 Role Summary

• Lead product strategy and development initiatives for Neuberger Berman's Asia Pacific (APAC) region, driving the creation and execution of innovative investment capabilities.

• Champion new product ideas and build market intelligence to support the assessment and implementation of product opportunities across institutional, intermediary, and high-net-worth channels.

• Ensure product alignment with market demand, evolving industry trends, and strategic business objectives for equity, fixed income, alternative investments, multi-asset, and ESG offerings.

• Drive connectivity across investment teams, client coverage, and operational platforms to solidify the firm's overall product positioning within the competitive APAC landscape.

📝 Enhancement Note: This role is positioned as a senior leadership function within Neuberger Berman's APAC operations, requiring a blend of strategic foresight, deep market knowledge, and execution capabilities to drive product innovation and commercial success in a complex regional market. The focus on "lead product officer" and "member of the group's leadership team" indicates significant responsibility and influence.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Facilitate the end-to-end development and implementation of new business plans, products, and funds, from initial research and business case development through to successful launch.

• Spearhead product development initiatives by creating compelling proposals and presenting strategic findings and recommendations to senior management and cross-functional stakeholders.

• Conduct in-depth market and competitor landscape analysis to identify emerging investment trends, themes, and product flows, providing regular periodic insights and ad-hoc research.

• Continuously monitor the existing product range to ensure ongoing competitiveness in terms of fund performance, fee structures, and strategic positioning within the APAC market.

• Proactively stay abreast of evolving regulatory changes across the APAC region and assess their impact on product development, compliance, and distribution strategies.

• Integrate and implement strategic initiatives across the business to foster synergy and drive product-related growth objectives.

• Supervise pricing and market sizing analyses for specific product launches to ensure commercial viability and optimal market penetration.

• Conduct detailed competitor comparison and analysis to inform product strategy, differentiation, and positioning.

• Assist in developing and refining the firm's overarching product strategy, establishing clear product goals, and prioritizing development efforts based on market opportunity and business impact.

• Support the firm's risk management processes by conducting thorough reviews of new product proposals to identify and mitigate potential risks.

• Supervise, mentor, train, and develop other members of the Product Strategy & Development team, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.

📝 Enhancement Note: The responsibilities highlight a comprehensive product lifecycle management approach, from ideation and market analysis to regulatory compliance and team leadership. The emphasis on "supervising," "training," and "developing" team members suggests a management component beyond individual contribution.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• University degree is essential.

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience in product