Product Specialist - Financial Industry

About the role

A recruiter representing a client in the financial industry is looking for a Product Specialist based in Port Louis. The role acts as the key link between the Investment Team and the Business Development Team, translating investment strategies and performance into clear, client-friendly communication.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of the company's investment strategies, funds and products, and articulate them to internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and structuring of new investment products and solutions.
• Prepare regular product updates, market commentaries and performance reports.
• Support business development by preparing pitchbooks, product notes and presentations.
• Take part in client meetings and product due diligence sessions with the Investment Team.
• Analyse competitor products and market positioning to strengthen the product offering.
• Provide technical support and training to client servicing teams.
• Stay aware of financial markets, economic trends and industry developments.
• Work with Investment, Operations, Compliance and Business Development to keep product messaging consistent.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Investments or a related field from a recognised university.
• 3 to 5 years' experience in asset management, investment advisory, product specialist or investment research roles, preferably in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of multi-asset strategies (equities, fixed income, alternatives) and portfolio construction.
• Experience in product structuring and in preparing investment materials such as pitchbooks, fund presentations and due diligence responses.
• Good knowledge of performance attribution, risk metrics and benchmark analysis.
• Familiarity with CIS, fund structures and regulatory frameworks (preferably in Mauritius or similar jurisdictions) is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to engage institutional and high-net-worth clients.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with investment systems such as Bloomberg is an advantage.
• CFA designation (or progress toward it), or another professional qualification such as CAIA or FRM, is a strong advantage.