Product Manager

Barings LLC; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 180.000 - 300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Barings LLC is seeking a Director-level expert to lead product development for Private Assets in London. You will oversee from concept through launch, ensuring regulatory alignment and market competitiveness across private credit and real estate products.

You will work with investment teams, distribution, legal, and risk functions to drive governance, product messaging, and ongoing enhancements that meet client needs and Barings' strategy.

Formación

• Strong experience within a private markets product role.
• Strong understanding of private market funds and investment products.
• Experience with fund launches and product development in private credit or real estate.
• Knowledge of AIFMD and other regulatory frameworks affecting European investment products.
• Excellent project management, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of investment products across their lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to bring new products to market.
• Coordinate fund launches and strategic product initiatives, ensuring successful delivery.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on fund mechanics, investor terms, liquidity and ESG-related features.
• Maintain governance processes and present proposals through internal committees.
• Partner with Client Portfolio Managers, Investment Teams, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance and Operations.

Conocimientos

Product development

Stakeholder management

Project management

Financial modelling

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Descripción del empleo

## **Product Development, Private Assets – Director**### London, UK ### Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. ### **Primary Responsibilities**The Product Development, Private Assets Director is responsible for leading the design, development, implementation, and ongoing management of investment products across their lifecycle. The role will lead complex product development initiatives, support the evolution of existing products, and serve as a senior subject matter expert on product structures, fund mechanics, and regulatory requirements.Collaborating closely with stakeholders across the business, the successful candidate will play a key role in bringing new products to market, enhancing existing offerings, and ensuring Barings maintains a competitive and innovative product suite across Private Credit and Real Estate strategies. ### **Key Areas of Focus**### **Product Development and Launch*** Take a leading role in the structuring of new funds.* Develop client solutions.* Lead the execution of fund launches and strategic product initiatives, coordinating stakeholders across the firm to ensure successful delivery.* Function as a subject matter expert on fund mechanics, investor terms, competitor products, economics, liquidity frameworks, and ESG-related product features.* Maintain deep technical expertise across private market products and applicable regulatory frameworks, proactively identifying and addressing implications for existing and future products.* Prepare and present product proposals and recommendations through internal governance processes and committees.* Partner closely with Client Portfolio Managers, Investment Teams, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure effective product delivery and ongoing management.### **Product Maintenance and Enhancement*** Serve as a senior point of contact for product-related activity.* Lead product change projects, including amendments, restructurings, and regulatory updates.* Evaluate competitor products and market developments, identifying opportunities to enhance Barings' product offering.* Support the development of product positioning and commercial messaging in partnership with distribution and client-facing teams.* Contribute to the continuous improvement of product development processes, governance, and controls.### **Leadership and Stakeholder Management*** Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across the business and function as a trusted adviser on product-related matters.* Lead cross-functional project teams to deliver complex product initiatives on time and to a high standard.* Develop strong knowledge of investor requirements and market developments to support product innovation and decision-making. ## **Qualifications and Experience Required*** Strong experience within a private markets product role.* Strong understanding of private market funds and investment products.* Practical experience of fund launches and product development projects within private credit, real estate, or broader private investments.* Strong working knowledge of AIFMD and other relevant regulatory frameworks affecting European investment products.* Excellent project management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.* Strong analytical, financial modelling and problem-solving skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.### **Personal Attributes*** Initiative-taking and capable of driving projects forward independently.* Pragmatic and solution-oriented approach to complex challenges.* Collaborative and relationship focused.* Commercially minded with strong attention to detail.* Strong organisational and project leadership skills.