Job Description Summary
Company Overview:
Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.
We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.
We are an international business: Our 1,170 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.
Position Overview:
Lead the evaluation, implementation and launch of investment product vehicles and other offerings in the Americas for Aegon Asset Management , including new product launches, product enhancements and changes / maintenance.
Job Description
Responsibilities:

• Lead the project management and launch of new fund vehicles including registered funds, ( i.e., 40 Act, CITs, ETFs) and private funds (PE-style, REITs).
• Evaluate and develop new vehicles that will enable the distribution of investment strategies globally, including liquid syndicated and illiquid originated assets.
• Subject matter expert on U.S. fund vehicles, including the associated tax implications, to support the distribution of new and existing strategy capabilities.
• Responsible for leading the project management of new fund launches based in the Americas, with the ability to engage with senior subject matter experts (i.e. portfolio management, legal, operations, accounting, finance, compliance, and risk) and assess pre-launch readiness.
• Support regulatory and other filing requirement for the U.S. platform.
• Product representative with legal, risk and compliance to address new regulatory changes impacting U.S. and offshore fund/wrappers.
• Assist in the management of seed capital and recommend appropriate allocation for wrappers supporting Americas clients.
• Responsible for preparation of committee and board material.
• Act as a firm-wide resource for product platform information.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to provide guidance and detailed product information to portfolio managers, marketing, sales, and clients related to due diligence.

Required Qualifications:

• Ten years or more of related experience in the asset management industry, including roles leading product development and implementation initiatives in asset management.
• Direct experience in key support functions such as, operations, legal, and/or accounting.
• Proven track record of launching new fund vehicles.
• Strong organization skills with a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional product initiatives.
• Strong understanding of product wrappers (e.g. private placements, 40 Act registered, collective trusts, ETFs, off-shore funds including UCITS).
• Understanding of the related U.S. regulatory and tax regimes.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment taking a product initiative from idea through to implementation and launch.
• Quantitative/qualitative problem solving and research skills.
• Communication skills for frequent interaction with senior leaders, portfolio managers and distribution staff.
• Ability to influence team members and take ownership of projects and execute on strategy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA/CFA.

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant's qualifications including the extent of candidate's relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.
At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm - we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.
We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.
#LI-Remote
Why Work for Us
At Aegon Asset Management, we invest in You.
Our people are our greatest asset; with a competitive rewards program including incentive compensation, health and wellness benefits, retirement programs, and learning and development opportunities, our employees are engaged and empowered. Come be a part of driving our success!
Equal Opportunity Employer:
AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC, is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in the uniformed services (e.g. U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard), physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local equal employment opportunities laws.
Applicants with physical or mental disabilities may be entitled to a form of reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state and local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will insure equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Aegon Companies. Please contact: applicantsupport@aegonusa.com if you are a job seeker with a disability, or are assisting someone with a disability, and require assistance to apply for one of our jobs.
Technical Assistance:
If you experience technical problems during the application process, please email applicantsupport@aegonusa.com.