Product Manager

Barings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings in London, UK is seeking a Director of Product Development, Private Assets to lead design, development, and lifecycle management of investment products across private credit and real estate. You will work with senior stakeholders to bring new products to market and enhance the firm’s offering.

Key focus includes fund structuring, client solutions, launches, regulatory knowledge (AIFMD), governance, and cross‑functional leadership to deliver innovative products on time and to a high

Qualifications

• Strong experience in private markets product roles.
• Experience with fund launches and product development.
• Knowledge of investor terms, liquidity, and regulation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and lifecycle management of private assets products.
• Drive launches and enhancements in private credit and real estate strategies.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, and Distribution to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Private markets product experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

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.

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Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.