Investment Product Analyst, Asia ex Japan Equities

Team Overview:

The Asian ex Japan Equities team at Schroders is dedicated to delivering long-term and sustainable investment performance for a diverse range of clients. Based across key financial hubs in the Asia-Pacific region, our team combines deep local expertise with a disciplined global perspective.

We employ a rigorous, research-driven investment approach, leveraging both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Our investment process emphasises collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to responsible investing, integrated with Schroders' robust ESG framework.

The team works closely with colleagues across the organisation—including portfolio managers, research analysts, and client-focused professionals—to provide insightful market analysis and support innovative investment solutions.

Overview of Role:

As part of the Asian Equity team, the Investment Product Analyst role is based in Singapore. The role will be a bridge between our Asian Equities Investment and Client Group – proactively engaging with client teams and other internal and external stakeholders to provide product expertise across the range of Asian Equity strategies managed by the desk. Job responsibilities also include preparing product materials and investment commentaries for client engagement, tracking market trends and peer performance comparison. This role will also  partner with Client Group on business development opportunities and will entail client facing activities and presentations. Additionally, you will assist with account management of clients, both local as well as international, whose equity accounts are managed by our investors in Hong Kong and Singapore, with the goal of delivering a positive client experience and ensuring the longevity and profitability of client accounts and mandates.

The successful candidate will be someone willing to seize opportunities to help grow the Schroders Asian Equities business in an evolving environment. 

Key Responsibilities:

Product & Client Support

• Development and maintenance of client reporting material, new business materials, databases and general information on the Asian Equities product suite.
• Ensure all Asian Equities product presentations and fund updates are produced with high quality for distribution to sales channels.
• Prepare investment reports and host discussions covering investment strategy, performance and market developments, and act as a conduit for other internal subject matter experts where relevant.
• Collect and analyse comparative advantages among major peers and determine product niche as part of competitor analysis.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders on legal, compliance and operational aspects of funds and client portfolios - this includes coordination on matters pertaining to investment management agreements, investigation and follow-up on trade compliance matters, client instructions on funding and withdrawals.
• Ensure RFPs are completed with the highest standards possible and tailored to clients' needs
• Embrace a technical approach to client service and reporting, with a focus on providing of high quality, thoughtful advice and service.

Business Management and Development

• Participate in formulating overall business strategy including market landscape, competitor analysis, potential growth opportunities and developing actionable plans for the Asian Equities product suite.
• Streamline existing work processes and establish best practices for the Asian Equities platform in Asia.
• Work closely with the entire Public Equities platform to contribute to the business growth of the business within Asia.
• Assist with Schroders client events and new business pitches with Investment Directors, portfolio managers, client group representatives and stakeholders, and where required, in client reviews and conference calls with clients and prospects. 
• Fronting and presenting to select client audiences directly to deliver investment narratives and messages for Asian equity strategies.  

Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; professional certifications (e.g. CFA or equivalent) are advantageous
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience within the asset management industry, preferably with a focus on Asian equities
• Strong understanding of public equities investment strategies, products, and the broader Asian (ex Japan) markets
• Demonstrable experience in product management, product development, investment analysis, or similar roles within asset management
• Proven ability to clearly articulate investment strategies, processes, and performance to a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare compelling client materials and reports
• Effective project management and organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Collaborative and proactive team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Fluency in English; additional Asian languages are advantageous

We recognise potential whoever you are 

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.