Product Specialist - Private Credit

William Blake Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

William Blake Group is seeking an inaugural VP-level Product Specialist in private credit to support distribution across credit strategies. The role will shape the Product Specialist function and work closely with senior stakeholders to drive product positioning and messaging.

Ideal candidates will have 7–10 years in product roles within asset management, with proven private credit expertise (European direct lending).

Qualifications

• 7–10 years in product roles within asset management.
• European direct lending experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Engage with LP base, focusing on client retention and expansion as technical SME.
• Produce technical materials: white papers, one-pagers, market analysis.
• Develop fundraising materials for internal/external distribution and ensure effective product positioning.
• Share regular product updates with Global Sales team.

Skills

Private credit

Asset management

Job description

We are working exclusively with a boutique private credit investment manager who are hiring their inaugural Product Specialist.

This is a newly created VP-level role that will play a key part in supporting the firm’s distribution activity across its credit strategies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build out and shape the Product Specialist function, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Please note: this is a not a fundraising role.

Responsibilities

• Engage with the firm’s existing LP base, with a focus on client retention and expansion, participating in regular calls and meetings as the technical subject matter expert.
• Produce technical written materials, including white papers, one-pagers and market analysis.
• Proactively develop new fundraising materials for both internal and external distribution, thinking critically about ensuring effective product positioning.
• Share regular product updates and other relevant information with the Global Sales team.
• Oversee the production of ad-hoc materials for LP events, including quarterly updates, Advisory Committee meetings and Annual Meetings.
• Review RFP/DD submissions prepared by the internal RFP Specialist.

Requirements

• VP level hire which requires a minimum of 7–10 years’ experience in a similar Product Specialist/Product role within asset management.
• Proven technical knowledge of private credit (European direct lending experience is essential).