VP, Product Strategy & Development [Alternatives]

Mason Blake; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset manager is looking for an experienced Product Development & Strategy professional in London. This role involves market research, managing fund launches, and collaborating with internal teams. The ideal candidate should have 5-8 years of experience, with strong knowledge of the Private Credit market and relevant CFA qualifications. Join a reputable firm during an exciting phase of expansion.

Qualifications

• 5 – 8 years’ professional experience, with at least 3 years in product development or strategy.
• Knowledge of the retail market and investor needs.
• Experience with closed-end, open-end, and evergreen structures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to benchmark existing funds and develop new launch ideas.
• Liaise with stakeholders to design, launch, and merge funds.
• Manage product pipeline content and ensure effective communication across teams.
• Act as the SME on the firm’s alternatives platform.

Skills

Market research

Stakeholder management

Understanding of trends

Private Credit knowledge

Education

CFA

Job description

Job details

Location: London

Date Posted: 31 July 2024

Category: Distribution

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: [Job ID]

Description

A leading global asset manager is seeking an experienced Product Development & Strategy professional to join their growing team focusing on democratising private assets across global markets. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable firm in an exciting phase of expansion into new sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct market research into the competitor landscape to benchmark existing funds and originate ideas for new launches regarding pricing, regulatory changes, and future growth alignment.
• Liaise with multiple internal stakeholders to design, launch, close & merge new and existing funds (Legal, Tax, Compliance, Risk etc.) and establish a client product literature and marketing strategy (Sales, Marketing, Client Services).
• Manage product pipeline content and liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure this is communicated efficiently across teams.
• Act as the SME on the firm’s alternatives platform, taking questions from stakeholders and constantly monitoring new trends and potential offerings.

Candidate Profile:

• 5 – 8 years’ professional experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a product development/strategy function in an asset manager/alternatives asset manager/investment bank.
• Knowledge of the retail market, with a clear understanding of trends and investor needs.
• Experienced across closed-end, open-end, and evergreen structures.
• Strong knowledge of the Private Credit market is highly desirable.
• CFA is highly desirable.

Mason Blake acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Mason Blake is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications regardless of sex, marital status, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, religious belief, or age.

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