Product Analyst

$70,000 - $70,000/Yr

Voya Financial - New York, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

New York, NY

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About the position

The Product Analyst role at Voya Financial is designed for entry-level employees to develop their careers within the Voya Investment Management (IM) Entry Level Program. This position involves supporting the Private/Alternatives product development team by conducting research, managing projects, and assisting in the development of proposal materials. The role emphasizes collaboration with various departments to meet client needs and enhance product offerings, while also providing opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Support an VP and team of Private/Alternatives product development managers.
• Perform research and analysis related to Private/Alternatives funds and strategies.
• Assist in developing proposal materials for internal approvals and external clients, in partnership with Marketing.
• Manage smaller scale projects and routine, repeatable projects.
• Support department's processes for governance, decision making and project management by assisting in the compilation of committee materials, agendas and minutes for meetings as assigned.
• Learn and develop product and project management skills.
• Prepare and communicate competitive research on trends in new products and new strategies.
• Develop understanding of our fees as well as competitor fees and be able to communicate a point of view on the suitability of a proposed fee.
• Demonstrate ability to communicate easily and thoroughly.
• Proactively ask questions, raise issues, and reach outside of department to gather information.
• Build positive working relationships.
• Maintain ongoing tracking of new product pipeline and departmental projects.
• Develop ability to recognize potential issues within projects.
• Identify opportunities for efficiencies of our regular functions.
• Display intense focus on meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrate ability to identify potential risk items and bring them to senior manager's attention.
• Accept special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting (preferred).
• Strong academic standing.
• Experience in financial services or investment industry (preferred).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to work accurately and independently as well as function in a team environment.
• Highly detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills with high proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Cash balance pension plan
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement