Apac Head of Iads

**Reporting Line**:
This role reports regionally to the APAC Head of AO & AM Client Line and functionally to the global head of IADS

**POSITION DETAILS**:
**Department purpose / objectives**:
The Head of Product Manager is responsible for Investment Analytics & Data Services for APAC markets.

The IADS APAC Head will be located in Singapore and is part of a regional business covering Asia Pacific markets and also provides a strong contribution to the global product strategy of the Investment Analytics & Data Service business. He / She acts as a representative of the IADS global teams in the regional decision instances. The role will primarily focus on leading the teams expertise and design for the investment analytic and data solutions, including product design, business development and enhancement the product solution within the best practice product framework of IADS management and in line with the business strategy. The role will ensure a strong connectivity with the local markets in APAC to ensure alignment with the global IADS strategy. The APAC Head will also cover the review of the regulatory framework, regional go to market strategy and manage IADS product team in APAC.

**KEY MISSIONS**:
Executing APAC Investment Analytics & Data service product Strategy/Roadmap and value proposition, managing products solution and transformational initiatives spread across locations and aligned to global ambition and client/market needs.

Responsible to maintain IADS product & solution up to date from a risk, pricing, marketing and.product documentation perspective.

Contribute to solutions & products evolutions with the objective to best fit APAC client needs and regulatory requirement.

Establish APAC thought leadership / market advocacy - inc. any relevant market/regulatory topics - approach to promote market awareness & understanding of BP2S / Partner capabilities.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- PRODUCT MANAGEMENT/PRODUCT CONTROL/PRODUCT INNOVATION
- Drive product innovation to enhance existing capabilities by working closely with Global Products teams and Client Delivery to develop core product enhancement and relevant solutions to meet APAC clients’ or prospects’ needs.
- Input in the Global IADS strategy with proposal to develop new solutions to support client needs, regulatory developments or strategic initiatives
- Design and maintain effective business model to align with client needs, maintain clear product standards and ensure product control guidance
- Support the effective launch of new IADS services in the region, deliver Product Level Description (PLD) with prioritized features, corresponding justifications, core positioning and messaging for the product launch
- Focus on coordinating the implementation of new and complex processes to support our client pipeline. It involves driving specification, design, testing and deployment of new technical solutions with the team.
- In conjunction with the central IADS team, contribute to Define the product strategy and roadmap for client segments, i.e. Asset Managers, Asset Owners.
- Contributing actively to the geographical expansion in the region by analyzing new markets, defining the product strategy and monitoring implementation
- MARKET & REGULATORY WATCH/THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
- Monitor the regulatory development and assess the impact on our service offering and products
- Conduct competitive analysis and market regulatory watches, and translate these insights into recommendations
- Establish thought leadership / market advocacy - inc. regulatory topics - approach to promote market awareness & understanding of BP2S / Partner capabilities
- Support BPSS expansion through business case structuring, strategic review and analysis and decision making across new markets
- Update stakeholders on latest product and market developments
- Prepare strategic analysis to support the team in defining our product strategies and enhancements
- BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Contribute to identify key target for business opportunities
- Articulate to prospects and clients IADS product capabilities in an efficient and sustainable business operating model
- Actively engage with clients to identify new opportunities or answer their requirements / pain points
- Adapt product / pricing / legal when required to align with local market practices
- Support the team in the planning and execution for any new products and initiatives
- Prepare and maintain client presentation and documentation.
- P&L and RISK MANAGEMENT
- Identify risk issues (regulatory, operational, clients) and propose appropriate actions. Follow up on the remediation of these issues
- Identify profitability issues and propose actions to the APAC CL head
- Drive and increase the profitability of the assigned products portfolio through lifecycle management:
- Support Client Delivery’s operational efficiency and to drive down cost of operation
- Ensure appropriate profitability modeling is in place, and assist in the design