Senior Director, Private Markets & Manager Selection

Schroders; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in the UK seeks an experienced professional for the role of Director - Manager Selection. The individual will lead investment transactions across various asset classes across private markets and collaborate with legal and product development advisers. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, demonstrate proven investment experience, and have deep expertise in private market asset classes. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive work culture, reflecting the firm's commitment to equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a degree from a top-tier institution.
• Proven track record of investment experience in sell-side or buy-side.
• Deep expertise in 1-2 private market asset classes.
• Experience leading transactions in private market assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead investment transactions across asset classes from end-to-end.
• Contribute to structuring SMAs matching FGC's funds needs.
• Collaborate with legal, tax, and product development advisers.
• Synthesize market intelligence through research and engagement.
• Represent the Manager Selection function externally.
• Support the training of early career colleagues.

Skills

Investment experience

Teamworking approach

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Top-tier undergraduate degree

Relevant post-graduate qualification (e.g., MBA, MSc Finance, CFA)

Job description

A leading investment firm in the UK seeks an experienced professional for the role of Director - Manager Selection. The individual will lead investment transactions across various asset classes across private markets and collaborate with legal and product development advisers. Candidates should possess a strong academic background, demonstrate proven investment experience, and have deep expertise in private market asset classes. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive work culture, reflecting the firm's commitment to equal opportunities.