Product Manager, Complex Products (HYBRID or REMOTE)

About the Role

At Equitable, we help clients secure their financial well-being so they can pursue long and fulfilling lives- a mission we’ve honed since 1859. Equitable is looking for a Product Manager driven to shape the future of its growing investment and advisory platform, Equitable Advisors. You will leverage your experience with alternative investments and other complex wealth management products to deliver solutions that help clients achieve their goals and enable financial advisors to build their practices. In executing the firm’s product strategy, you will get exposure to many functional areas of the organization as you lead and collaborate with key stakeholders to map out deliverables, advance projects, and gain approval from senior leaders. This is an opportunity to serve as a subject matter expert and own an end-to-end process from product onboarding to order review, while keenly managing risk and driving results. What You’ll Be Doing

Responsibilities

Performing initial and ongoing due diligence of complex products including but not limited to real estate exchange programs (1031/DSTs) and other alternative and/or complex products Conducting principal review of real estate exchange business (or other alternatives investments, as needed) with a thorough and earnest analysis of each unique transaction and the prompt resolution of any issues Teaming with supervision, compliance partners and vendors on controls and risk management Acting as the subject matter expert with regards to assigned product lines while maintaining a strong understanding of all product offerings offered through the BD/RIA Reviewing, editing and creating communications and training content for assigned products Managing relationships with external vendors and product sponsors for assigned product lines Collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to advance initiatives, resolve conflicts, address complex issues, and attain business goals and objectives Monitoring business and industry trends and identifying opportunities to better serve the needs of clients and advisors, helping to grow sales and assets for the Equitable Advisors retail channel Understanding and contributing to the firm’s written supervisory procedures (WSPs) Supporting or executing additional ad-hoc projects as assigned by your leader This position offers a flexible work schedule: it may be fully remote/hybrid. If you are located near our office (e.g., Charlotte, NC), a hybrid schedule with 2–3 days on-site per week is expected to foster collaboration and connection. The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $100,000. Actual base salaries vary based on skills, experience, and geographical location. In addition to base pay, Equitable provides compensation to reward performance with base salary increases, spot bonuses, and short-term incentive compensation opportunities. Eligibility for these programs depends on level and functional area of responsibility. For eligible employees, Equitable provides a full range of benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. For detailed descriptions of these benefits, please reference the link below. Equitable Pay and Benefits: Equitable Total Rewards Program What You Will Bring Required Qualifications 4+ years of work experience within a Product Manager role supporting investment securities, alternative investments and/or other financial services products FINRA Series 7, Series 66 or (Series 63 and 65) registrations, active FINRA Series 24 or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire Strong knowledge of alternative investments, mutual funds, investment advisory programs and general securities Client-centric attitude and a keen understanding of the relevant considerations required to assess product fit and transaction suitability based on client-specific facts and circumstances

Preferred Qualifications

Strong Microsoft office skills required, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint Commitment to learning and expanding knowledge of investment products and industry Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines Successful communication skills Skills Business Acumen: Knowledge of business concepts, tools, and processes that are needed for making sound decisions in the context of the company's business; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations. Cross-functional Collaboration: Knowledge of collaborative techniques and approaches; ability to promote a culture of continuous improvement and working together across functions to solve business problems and meet business goals. Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors. Managing Multiple Priorities: Knowledge of effective self-management practices; ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Products and Services: Knowledge of major products and services and product and service groups; ability to apply knowledge of product and service appropriately to diverse situations. Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. About Equitable At Equitable, we’re a team committed to helping our clients secure their financial well-being so that they can pursue long and fulfilling lives. We turn challenges into opportunities by thinking, working, and leading differently – where everyone is a leader. We encourage every employee to leverage their unique talents to become a force for good at Equitable and in their local communities. We are continuously investing in our people by offering growth, internal mobility, comprehensive compensation and benefits to support overall well-being, flexibility, and a culture of collaboration and teamwork. We are looking for talented, dedicated, purposeful people who want to make an impact. Join Equitable and pursue a career with purpose. Click Careers at Equitable to learn more. ********** Equitable is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws. NOTE: Equitable participates in the E-Verify program. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or to perform the essential job functions of this position, please contact Human Resources at (212) 314-2211 or email us at [email protected].