Legal & General
Product Principal - Active Fixed Income
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Product Principal - Active Fixed Income
Product Principal – Active Fixed Income (Legal & General)
About Legal & General
Legal & General (L&G) is a leading UK financial services group and major global investor. Since 1836, we’ve protected people’s financial futures while fostering a better society through our customers and shareholders.
We are one of the world’s largest asset managers, offering robust solutions in:
- Pension risk transfer
- UK and US life insurance
- Workplace pensions and retirement income
- Powerful asset origination in public and private markets
Our asset management division enables global investment solutions, emphasising long-term value creation with due consideration of financially material sustainability criteria.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a collaborative and commercially minded Product Principal to join our Strategy, Product and Marketing team within Active Fixed Income Product.
This role involves shaping and delivering a client-focused product offering across a global platform, focusing on product strategy, lifecycle management, and business growth while ensuring strong governance and positive client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and delivery of active fixed income and liquidity product initiatives across diverse fund structures
- Manage the entire product lifecycle, including launches, enhancements, mergers, and closures
- Drive product development projects, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery against milestones
- Align products with governance, regulatory frameworks, and internal policies
- Review the product portfolio for commercial viability, identifying opportunities for innovation
- Provide technical expertise in areas such as regulation, product structuring, positioning, and distribution
- Strengthen relationships with internal teams, service providers, and external partners
- Monitor market trends, competition, and regulatory changes to inform strategy and innovation
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Who We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong background in asset management product strategy, development, and lifecycle management
- Expertise in active fixed income strategies and liquidity products
- Knowledge of fund structures (UCITS, non-UCITS, ETFs, separately managed accounts)
- Experience managing product launches and funds across multiple jurisdictions
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including influencing at senior levels
- Deep understanding of product governance, regulation, and risk frameworks
- Proven project management experience for complex, high-stakes initiatives
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Preferred Qualifications
- Degree qualified (or equivalent)
- Professional certifications (e.g., IMC, CFA, or CAIA) advantageous
What We Offer
- Performance-focused rewards:
- Annual bonus plan & share schemes
- Generous pension contributions
- Life assurance
- Healthcare plan (permanent employees only)
- Comprehensive work-life balance:
- Minimum 25 days annual leave (26 days after 2 years)
- Flexible holiday buy/sell
- Competitive family leave
- Perks & sustainability:
- Access to our electric car scheme (permanent employees only)
- Discounts on L&G and high-street products
- Net-zero carbon workplaces by 2030 with modern, sustainable offices
- Inclusive culture:
- Opportunities for GI, diverse teams, and career growth
- Open to flexible working, including part-time, term-time, or job shares (within regulatory boundaries)
Why This Matters
At Legal & General, we aim to generate positive returns while driving societal progress. We prioritise outcomes over attendance, championing a collaborative, welcoming, and flexible work environment that fosters career growth.
If you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you—highlight the strengths you can bring to our mission.
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