Director, Mutual Funds
WHY JOIN THE HARTFORD?
As a global leader in insurance, asset management and financial service products, we offer professionals every possibility for growth. And whether we’re helping customers or building careers, we’re experts at creating the kind of advantages that help people reach their goals.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Qualified candidates will have the following requirements:
Minimum 8-12 years experience in the mutual fund, investment products or financial services industry, preferably in product management, development or marketing.
Solutions-oriented individual, with ability to think strategically and implement change.
Demonstrated project management skills, quantitative skills, and attention to detail.
Strong critical thinking, effective organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Efficient management of multiple priorities and projects.
Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, analytical and research skills
Influences others; makes persuasive presentations
Strong Financial Acumen
Bachelor degree required.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION?
Successful incumbents will be responsible for:
Understand and provide insight into competitive dynamics of retail mutual fund industry and major distribution channels. Research and analyze competitor products and strategies, perform market share analysis, and provide recommendations for product positioning, distribution strategies or areas of focus.
Research industry trends and developments and identify opportunities for greater penetration in existing and new markets. Identify product opportunities or gaps that impact profitable growth.
Propose, evaluate and pursue product management initiatives that enhance current offerings, improve processes or lead to new distribution opportunities.
Understand and leverage the processes of the distribution sources. Provide guidance and leadership in the development of high impact sales and quoting tools in support of the prospecting, positioning and selling efforts.
Assist in providing leadership for the development and implementation of business strategy, goals and key initiatives. Coordinate cross-functionally to execute upon the initiatives. Establish and measure key metrics of success factors.
Evaluate, research, model, and pursue new mutual fund product development initiatives.
Assess product competitiveness and effectiveness of current positioning. Propose and pursue product management initiatives that enhance current offerings, improve processes or lead to new distribution opportunities.
Analyze proposed new business initiatives to determine feasibility, practicality and projected profitability.
Develop a network of reliable, efficient working relationships with other departments including sales, marketing communications, operations and service, compliance, legal and other areas that support the mutual fund product line.
WHAT IS THE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY?
At the Hartford, our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay competitive base salaries and reward performance. In addition, you will be eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Life and Disability Insurance, a 401K Plan, an Employee Stock Purchase Plan and more.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU TELL ME?
HartfordLife is:
# 1 in Broker sold Annuities since 1993
# 1 seller of Variable Universal Life Insurance
# 2 seller of Group Disability Insurance
If you are a self-starter, have an entrepreneurial spirit, energy, and a positive attitude, this position is for you.
** NO AGENCIES PLEASE **
An Equal Opportunity Employer
“Committed to building inclusion and leveraging diversity”
Director, Mutual Funds
Job ID 028761
Position Type Full-Time Employee
Company Name The Hartford Financial Services Group Inc
Location Simsbury, CT
Salary Unspecified
Experience 5-10 Years Experience
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