Direct Funds Product Manager

iCapital; Lisboa; Híbrido; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A financial services firm based in Lisbon seeks a Product Management Specialist to oversee post-launch fund servicing and lifecycle management. This role demands a bachelor's degree along with 2–4 years in product management or fund servicing, particularly within alternative investments. Candidates should be highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and thrive in a dynamic environment. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Qualificações

• 2–4 years of experience in product management or fund servicing.
• Experience with Luxembourg fund structures is preferred.
• Strong understanding of operational processes in alternative investments.
• Strong understanding of the lifecycle and operational processes of alternative investment funds.
• Structured approach to prioritizing and delivering required tasks and ability to develop scalable processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills – proficiency in English required; other languages a plus.
• Positive attitude, proactive approach, and desire to work in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the primary contact for post-launch product management.
• Coordinate the launch of new share classes and manage regulatory approvals.
• Handle ad hoc client requests regarding fund servicing and governance.
• Respond to due diligence questionnaires and oversee fund-level RFPs, coordinating across functions for timely responses.
• Handle AML/KYC with key service providers relating to funds serviced/managed, including governance documentation and Lux-certified documents.
• Liaise with Administrators on AML letters and resolve gaps in third-party questionnaire responses.
• Manage beneficial ownership declarations and related governance documentation; respond to queries about iCapital’s corporate structure.
• Coordinate with International Tax to respond to jurisdiction-specific tax queries and registrations in offshore jurisdictions.
• Handle ad hoc client requests relating to fund servicing, lifecycle management and governance.
• Support governance of recurring fund servicing activities and collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver seamless servicing.

Conhecimentos

Product management

Alternative investments

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Formação académica

Bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

iCapital is seeking an experienced Product Management Specialist to take ownership of post‑launch fund servicing, life‑cycle management and governance activities for the rapidly expanding suite of private‑markets funds launched or serviced by iCapital for our Asset and Wealth management clients. The International Product Development and Structuring team is a growing group responsible for developing and delivering iCapital’s global fund offering and managing the product launches and lifecycles of private‑market alternative investment funds. This newly created role would provide the successful candidate with exposure across the breadth of iCapital’s alternatives business in Europe (primarily covering Luxembourg domiciled AIFs) and would be ideal for candidates who excel in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and are results‑oriented.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for post‑launch product management of Lux funds, including Evergreen private‑markets funds.
• Coordinate the launch of new share classes as well as oversee any other amendments to offering materials, including arranging for any associated regulatory approvals and managing investor consent processes, as applicable.
• Coordinate the production and compliance sign‑off of key fund‑level marketing materials and ensure the timely dissemination of information to all relevant stakeholders (including internal and external distribution channels and data rooms as applicable).
• Respond to due diligence (DD) questionnaires on funds serviced and/or managed by iCapital and oversee fund‑level RFPs, coordinating across functions for a timely delivery of accurate responses.
• Handle AML/KYC with key service providers pertaining to both upstream and downstream processes relating to the funds serviced/managed by iCapital, including but not limited to:
• Coordinating with Administrators on AML letters and resolving gaps in third‑party questionnaire responses.
• Managing beneficial ownership declarations and related governance documentation, sourcing and providing fund‑related documents, including bank account details and wiring instructions, to relevant stakeholders, coordinating with legal/compliance to obtain Lux‑certified documents for fund managers. Respond to queries about iCapital’s corporate structure, in coordination with corporate secretary/legal.
• Liaise with the International Tax team to respond to jurisdiction‑specific tax queries and arrange for appropriate registrations in offshore jurisdictions.
• Handle ad hoc client requests relating to fund servicing, life‑cycle management and fund governance.
• Support the administration and governance of recurring fund servicing activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Legal, Compliance, Tax, Client Success) and external providers (Administrators, Fund Sponsors, auditors) to deliver seamless fund servicing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2–4 years of experience in product management, fund servicing, or a related role within alternative investments, asset management, or wealth management.
• Experience with Luxembourg fund structures and evergreen funds preferred.
• Strong understanding of the lifecycle and operational processes of alternative investment funds.
• Structured approach to prioritizing and delivering required tasks and ability to develop scalable processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize assignments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills – proficiency in English required; other languages a plus.
• Positive attitude, proactive approach, and desire to work in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Working Arrangement

Employees in this role will work in the office 3 days a week with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days.