Product Development Specialist (private markets)

IIBA (International Institute of Business Analysis); London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment consultancy in London is seeking a mid-level product development professional. The role involves developing new investment products, collaborating with teams, and reviewing legal and marketing documentation. Candidates should have 3-8 years of experience, particularly in private markets, and strong project management skills are essential. This position requires 3 days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years' experience in product development at an investment manager or consultant.
• Experience with product delivery and strategy roles is essential.
• Strong project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop new investment products across private markets.
• Gather input from teams to inform product decisions.
• Review legal and marketing documentation from a commercial perspective.

Skills

Product development

Project management

Cross-functional team coordination

Private markets knowledge

Job description

This role is targeted at mid-level candidates, please do not apply if you have more than 10 years' experience.

Responsibilities

• You will work on developing new investment products across private markets. Contribute to research from the point of conception and then have hands-on involvement across the fund launch lifecycle.
• Gather input from cross-functional teams to inform decisions around product structuring and operating models.
• Reviewing legal, marketing and product documentation from a commercial perspective.
• Share insights that influence the firm's product launch pipeline.
• Support with strategic product-related analyses and transforming into digestible intelligence for efficient decision-making.

Requirements

• 3-8 years' experience in a similar product development / product delivery / product strategy role at an investment manager or investment consultant firm.
• Prior private markets exposure is preferred.
• Strong project manager with proven success in coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Working knowledge of different fund structures for a range of investors to access private market strategies.
• 3 days in the office required per week.