The Investment Product Manager provides active product expertise to crew and clients. He/She collaborates with business and investment teams, in a dynamic environment, to ensure the health and success of actively managed mutual funds and ETFs. Vanguard manages nearly $2 trillion in active strategies globally, including for Canadian investors. Core Responsibilities + Provides product expertise for actively managed equity and multi-asset strategies and ensures the health and commercial success of the products in Canada. + Conducts analysis of challenges confronting Vanguard's product line-up. Leverages and manages cross-functional teams as required. Prepares and presents strategic analysis and recommendations to senior management at various forums. + Acts as an active equity investment expert both internally and externally in the industry. Provides investment support and guidance to relationship management and sales teams; is regularly called upon to participate in meetings with clients, acting as a proxy for Vanguard's portfolio managers. The candidate will serve as the primary contact in delivering investment expertise and capital markets perspective about the markets. + Stays closely connected with internal and external sub-advisors as well as global Vanguard peers + Attends and presents at industry conferences and client specific events related to the product category of focus. + Leverages the client and sales feedback on products to assess product health and drive ongoing product improvements and positioning. + Supports the creation of dynamic content used to position Vanguard investment products and to respond to investor queries. + Creates and facilitates internal training and communications including training on launches and changes to existing products. Ensures coordination and consistency of product-related marketing initiatives and external communications across divisions. + Stays current on industry, market, product, and competitive trends in the local markets supported. + Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications + Five years of related work experience, including three years in product management and investment analysis/strategy or manager research. + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. + CFA preferred. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience. How We Work Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.