Asset Management jobs in United Kingdom

Location: London

Date Posted: 8 January 2021

Category: Investment Management

Job Type: Permanent

Job ID: [Job ID]

Our client is a global player in the investment management sector. Due to continued company growth and success, they are now recruiting for a Product Development Manager to join their Global Product team on an 18-month fixed-term contract basis.

The Product Development Manager will take responsibility for illiquid alternatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Selecting the best providers for requested asset management services
• Acting as advisor on product design for local, non-network product initiatives
• Driving the product development process and aligning activities with key stakeholders like Investment, Sales, and Operations
• Leading complex and strategic cross-border projects, particularly for the launch of multi-investor funds and other pooled vehicle solutions within the illiquid alternatives area
• Efficiently managing relationships with all involved departments
• Serving as project lead for the fund launch process
• Being an active partner for Investments in designing and shaping new ideas and concepts
• Drafting and aligning product business cases
• Creating new strategic product ideas
• Reviewing existing products, considering modifications, reviewing pricing strategies, and launching new share classes to ensure strategies remain relevant and fit for purpose for clients

Minimum requirements:

• Experience with illiquid alternative assets is essential
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within Product Development
• Educated to degree level or equivalent with a 2.1 or above
• Proven skills in fund launches and related project management, gained from the investment management sector
• Background working with institutional clients and their respective regulatory requirements
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Project management and influencing skills

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Product Development professional with experience in illiquid alternatives looking for a new role with a global player in the investment management sector.

If you believe your experience meets the criteria, please apply with your CV.

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