Product Specialist

Our client in the financial industry is recruiting a Product Specialist

• At least a Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Economics / Investments or a related field from a recognized university. 
• Holder of a CFA designation (or progress toward CFA), or another professional qualification (e.g., CAIA, FRM) will be a strong advantage. 
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in asset management, investment advisory, product specialist, or investment research roles, preferably within a regulated financial services environment. 
• Demonstrated strong understanding of multi-asset investment strategies, including equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, as well as portfolio construction principles. 
• Proven ability to articulate investment strategies, performance drivers, and market views to both technical and non-technical audiences. 
• Experience in product structuring. 
• Experience in preparing high-quality investment materials, including pitchbooks, fund presentations, market commentaries, and due diligence responses. 
• Good understanding of performance attribution, risk metrics, and benchmark analysis. 
• Familiarity with CIS, fund structures, and regulatory frameworks (preferably within the Mauritian or similar jurisdictions) will be an advantage. 
• Strong awareness of global financial markets, macroeconomic trends, and competitor landscape. 
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with institutional and high-net-worth clients. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, with experience in investment systems (e.g. Bloomberg) will be an advantage.