Head of Fixed Income Product
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of experience in asset management is required.
- Knowledge of industry trends and the ability to connect those trends with firm capabilities to set a vision and rally organizational support are required.
- A demonstrated track record of working with senior leadership and across channels to identify growth opportunities, drive innovation, optimize product portfolios, develop strategic plans, and maximize commercial opportunities is required.
- The ability to navigate complex organizations and drive cross-functional alignment is required.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment is required.
- The role requires working at a computer and using standard business software for extended periods.
- The role requires communicating effectively with colleagues, clients, and business partners in person and electronically.
- The role requires regular in-person interaction and collaboration with team members and other stakeholders.
- The role requires working effectively in a professional office environment with ongoing collaboration, activity, and shifting priorities.
- The role requires maintaining productivity and focus while balancing multiple tasks and interruptions common in an in-person business setting.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
- Design, develop, and implement a global fixed income product strategy aligned with the firm's long-term vision and distribution channel needs.
- Develop a compelling vision that explains the problem or opportunity addressed by a new strategy and how clients will use it in their businesses.
- Drive organizational buy-in, successful execution, and disciplined post-implementation tracking and follow-through.
- Provide strategic support to product managers responsible for ETFs, managed accounts, and internationally distributed capabilities.
- Lead the full product lifecycle for fixed income strategies, from ideation and development through launch and commercial optimization.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs and contribute analysis to support product managers for ETFs, managed accounts, and internationally distributed capabilities, ensuring alignment across the broader fixed income platform.
- Evaluate and refine the product suite to maximize profitability, client relevance, and market competitiveness, and keep the product roadmap aligned with firmwide goals.
- Serve as the primary cross-functional contact across Investments, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to drive alignment and delivery of fixed income initiatives.
- Work with the Head of U.S. Product to shape fixed income products for the U.S. market and partner with the Heads of Managed Accounts, ETFs, and International Product to support cohesion across global platforms.
- Track initiatives, risks, decisions, and deliverables, and ensure stakeholder accountability and follow-through across the product lifecycle.
- Analyze market trends, regulatory developments, and competitor activity in fixed income strategies to inform strategic decisions and asset optimization.
- Partner with Distribution and Marketing to position products and develop go-to-market strategies for commercial impact.
- Represent the firm in senior-level client meetings, investment committees, industry events, and internal leadership meetings; present fixed income product strategy and gather insights for future product development.
- Drive revenue growth through product innovation, pricing strategy, and collaboration with Distribution teams.
- Foster excellence, innovation, and accountability within the fixed income product team.
- Contribute to governance and leadership committees related to fixed income products and support cohesive business decision-making.
- An advanced degree (master's or MBA) or CFA designation is preferred.
- Five years of experience in product strategy, development, or management roles is preferred.
- Client-facing experience is a plus.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills are desired.
- High emotional intelligence and people leadership skills, including the ability to build and sustain a high-performance culture, are desired.
About the company
Allspring Global Investments provides asset management services that help clients grow and protect wealth through a range of investment products and strategies. Its offerings include funds and managed accounts, built on disciplined investment approaches and delivered through a broker-dealer network that distributes products with guidance and planning support. The company distinguishes itself by combining decades of investment experience with a refreshed lineup focused on thoughtful investing and purposeful planning, supported by its ownership ties to private funds of GTCR and Reverence Capital Partners. Its goal is to pursue both financial returns and positive outcomes for clients, elevating investing to be worth more by aligning investments with clear objectives and effective risk management.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1970
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What believers are saying
- The April 27, 2026 Global Equity Fund expands systematic equity into 15 European countries.
- Sophie Freemantle joined May 14, 2026 to build international product for rising overseas demand.
- September 2026 sale talks around a $4B valuation signal sponsor appetite and monetization leverage.
What critics are saying
- September 2026 sale talks expose weak ownership conviction after the 2021 GTCR-Reverence buyout.
- Morningstar said Allspring closed San Francisco municipal operations and cut experienced staff in 2026.
- If sale talks fail, outflows and team cuts shrink scale against BlackRock and Vanguard.
What makes Allspring Global Investments unique
- Allspring managed $624B AUA across 18 offices and 365-plus professionals as of March 31, 2026.
- The April 2026 GIA deal added deep emerging-markets fixed income expertise and global credit breadth.
- July 2026 Tokyo expansion deepens Japan distribution under Tomomi Shige, a 30-year veteran.
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Allspring Global Investments has appointed Tomomi Shige as representative in Japan and senior sales director for its Tokyo office. Shige will lead distribution efforts with Japanese institutional and wholesale clients, reporting to Ludger Peters, head of Strategic Institutional Relationships for the International Client Group. Shige brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, including 16 years in investment management and 14 years in client-facing roles at leading global asset management firms. He joins from Coalition Greenwich, where he served as head of investment management for Japan. Allspring manages US$624 billion in assets under management and advisement. The firm operates offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore as part of its Asia Pacific strategy to serve institutional and wholesale clients globally.
Allspring Global Investments appoints Tomomi Shige to lead the Allspring Tokyo office. TOKYO, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Allspring Global Investments(TM), a global asset management company with US$624 billion* in assets under management and advisement, today announced the appointment of Tomomi Shige, CFA, as the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Limited, where he will lead the company's Tokyo office. Shige-san joins to help expand Allspring's in-country distribution efforts, working with its Japanese institutional and wholesale clients. He reports to Ludger Peters, head of Strategic Institutional Relationships, International Client Group, who oversees the Japanese business. Shige-san has nearly 30 years of industry experience, of which he spent 16 years in investment management and the most recent 14 years in client-facing roles for leading global asset management companies. He brings an impressive track record in building deep client partnerships in both the institutional and the wholesale market. "Shige-san's appointment reflects our continued commitment to deepening client engagement and accelerating our expansion across the market", Ludger Peters said. "His experience and deep expertise both in the institutional and wholesale space, are valuable as we continue to grow our presence in Japan." "I am excited to join Allspring at such a dynamic stage in its growth in Japan," Shige-san said. "The firm offers a compelling and differentiated range of investment solutions designed to help clients navigate complex market conditions and maximise the opportunities for long-term success." In Asia Pacific, Allspring Global Investments(TM) has offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore as part of its broader strategy to serve institutional and wholesale clients globally. ABOUT TOMOMI SHIGE Tomomi Shige is the Representative in Japan and senior sales director for Allspring Japan. In this role, he is responsible for distribution and client relationships across Japan. Shige-san joined Allspring Japan from Coalition Greenwich, where he was head of investment management for Japan. Prior to that, he worked at Wellington Management, where he served as head of Japan Pension. Before that, he worked as head of business development for Japan at AQR Capital Management and as head of investment specialists at Amundi Japan, covering both the institutional and the wholesale business. Earlier in his career, he worked in various portfolio management roles at DIAM Co.; AIFAM Inc.; and Nomura Asset Management, where he began his investment industry career as an assistant portfolio manager in 1997. Shige-san earned a bachelor's degree in policy management with an emphasis in financial engineering from Keio University in Tokyo and a master's degree in wealth management from Lee Kong Chian School of Business from Singapore Management University. He has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst(R)(CFA(R) designation and is a chartered member of the Security Analysts Association of Japan. ABOUT ALLSPRING Allspring Global Investments(TM) is an independent asset management company with more than US$624 billion in assets under management and advisement*, 18 offices globally and investment teams supported by 365+ investment professionals. Allspring is committed to thoughtful investing, purposeful planning and inspiring a new era of investing that pursues both financial returns and positive outcomes. For more information, please visit www.allspringglobal.com. *As of 31 March 2026. Figures include discretionary and non-discretionary assets. CFA(R) and Chartered Financial Analyst(R) are trademarks owned by CFA Institute. This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind - including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. Allspring Global Investments(TM)(Allspring) is the trade name for the asset management companies of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain private funds of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These companies include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments Luxembourg, S.A.; Allspring Funds Management, LLC; Allspring Global Investments, LLC; Allspring Global Investments (UK) Ltd.; Allspring Global Investments (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.; Allspring Global Investments (Hong Kong) Ltd.; and Allspring Global Investments (Japan) Ltd.
Allspring Global Investments has expanded its Milwaukee-based Global Fixed Income Research team with three senior appointments to strengthen its US high yield capabilities. The firm, which manages $624 billion in assets under advisement, appointed Dino Kritikos as head of US High Yield Credit Research, alongside senior research analysts Lucy Calandranis and Andy Childs. Kritikos brings over 15 years of credit research experience, most recently serving as US/Canada head of industrials and transportation at Fitch Ratings. Calandranis joins from Fidelity's High Income & Alternatives platform, whilst Childs previously worked at Pioneer Investments. The appointments bolster Allspring's global fixed income research team of approximately 75 specialists supporting the firm's $487 billion fixed income offering.
Allspring hires international product head to keep pace with business growth. Sophie Freemantle has more than a decade of industry experience. 14 May 2026 Allspring Global Investments has hired Sophie Freemantle as its head of international product, following "significant" growth in business demand overseas. In the newly-created role, Freemantle (pictured) will develop Allspring's international product strategy to support business growth and meet client demand. She will report to Allspring's global head of product Rick Genoni. Prior to joining the firm, Freemantle spent seven and-a-half years at Federated Hermes, most recently as its head of product development outside of the US. She has also worked as business manager at Northern Trust Corporation. Commenting on the appointment, Genoni said: "I am delighted to have Sophie join its team. She brings deep product expertise alongside a disciplined, forward-looking mindset focused on innovation and long-term growth. "Her leadership experience and strategic insight will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen and scale our international business to serve clients globally." Andy Sowerby, head of the international client group at Allspring, added the business continues to invest in new members "with the objective of being an industry leader in active management across public markets". "Adding Sophie deepens our product capabilities to ensure we constantly deliver high-quality, competitive investment solutions to meet current and future client needs."