Associate Director - Product Structuring & Product Development

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Product Structuring and Development. This key role involves overseeing the structuring and documentation of investment funds, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and managing projects related to fund establishment and transitions. You will collaborate with various teams and external partners to enhance the product lifecycle and maintain strong relationships across stakeholders. If you have a robust background in investment management and a passion for product development, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a prestigious firm.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UCITS and AIFMD regulations.
• Experience in investment fund development and management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in structuring and documentation of investment funds.
• Manage workflows for fund establishment and transitions.

Skills

Financial Modelling

Project Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Relationship Management

Education

ACA Qualification

CFA Qualification

Equivalent Qualification

Job description

Associate Director – Product Structuring & Product Development

Job details

Location: London

Date Posted: 10 September 2021

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Job Type: Permanent

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Description

Our client is a prestigious investment management house. They are now looking to recruit an Associate Director within Product Structuring & Development to join the business on a permanent basis.

The Product Structuring and Development Associate Director will take responsibility for the following duties:

• Assisting with the structuring, documentation, financial modelling and implementation of new and existing funds, across UCITS and AIFs with a focus on Irish and UK fund ranges.
• Review, development and negotiation of fund legal documentation for new funds and amendments of existing funds, including mergers and transition projects.
• Project management of workflows around new fund establishment updates and transitions.
• Assisting with ongoing product lifecycle of funds, including governance aspects, updates for regulatory change and other range enhancements.
• Coordination with other global offices to ensure smooth running of projects with cross border aspects, including registrations and local regulatory filings.
• Financial modelling of individual transactions and fund structures including conducting appropriate sensitivity analysis.
• Maintenance of technical expertise and understanding of evolving regulatory framework, proactively considering efficient responses to change requirements.
• Building strong relationships with and work alongside firm’s Client & Product Management, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk teams, as well as external legal counsels, fund administrators, service providers and investors to ensure effective co-ordination across wide range of stakeholders.

The Product Structuring and Development Associate Director will meet the following criteria:

• Accounting qualification (ACA), CFA or other equivalent qualification.
• Experience of working with or on investment funds.
• Practical knowledge of UCITS and AIFMD.
• Experience of European fund range product development and management.
• Experience of reading and analysing technical legal and regulatory documentation.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Experience within the investment management sector is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Product Structuring and Product Development professional to join the team at a leading investment management house.

If you believe your profile meets the criteria, please apply with your CV.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief or age.

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