Contract Product Manager - Asset Manager - Private Markets - London

A top London-based Asset Management company is looking for a permanent Product Manager and Private Markets/Alternatives experience.

12-month contract, likely to be extended

This individual will provide direction and leadership in respect of new product development and the ongoing management of the product range. This is a wide and diverse product range with a strong focus on alternative assets across multiple product structures and fund domiciles. Asset classes covered include: private placements, leveraged finance, direct lending, asset backed securities, real estate finance, distressed debt, infrastructure debt and equity and private equity.

The candidate must have demonstrable experience within the asset management industry, ideally in a product development / management role. They should have a strong understanding of different fund structures and domiciles including both regulated and unregulated funds with strong knowledge of alternative investment funds and experience of fund structuring. They should also be able to demonstrate their knowledge of portfolio management across fixed income and alternative asset classes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Acting as product sponsor in the development of new products ensuring that initiatives follow the Product Development and Management process, leading on product design and taking an active position on fund launch Steering Committees and ensuring fund documentation is fit for purpose.
• Leading product management reviews, ensuring that the product range remains fit for purpose in terms of client expectations, pricing, profitability and the prevailing regulatory landscape.
• Maintaining an up to date knowledge of market and industry trends and regulation and assessing their impact on the existing product set and encouraging product innovation.

Required:

• Product Management experience / Product Development experience
• Private Markets / Alternatives experience
• Asset Management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - must be able to communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing.