Lead Product Manager (Private Wealth)

Partners Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment management firm is seeking a Lead Product Manager to oversee the lifecycle of various investment programs. The role involves timely launches of funds, stakeholder management, and complex operational issue resolution. Candidates should have a degree in finance or a related field, with 8-10 years of experience in asset management. Excellent negotiation and communication skills are essential. This position offers a collaborative work environment and professional development opportunities including sabbaticals.

Benefits

One-month sabbatical after every five years

Collaborative environment

Team events and volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of professional experience in banking, asset management or private markets.
• Experience managing the lifecycle of investment fund products.
• Ability to mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the lifecycle of an assigned product portfolio.
• Ensure timely launch of funds and service execution.
• Interact with stakeholders to implement robust solutions.
• Solve complex operational issues with multiple teams.
• Train and review junior team members' output.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

University degree in business administration, finance or economics

Job description

About Partners Group

We are one of the largest global private markets investment managers, serving over 800 institutional investors worldwide. We have USD 174 billion in assets under management and around 2,000 professionals across 23 offices worldwide. Partners Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

What it's about

Partners Group is searching for a Lead Product Manager to join our Product Management team in Singapore. The Product Management team is responsible for leading, coordinating and enabling a variety of activities throughout the lifecycle of various investment programs: driving timely and seamless launches, monitoring and ensuring high stakeholder satisfaction both with clients and service providers and taking the lead in the management of fund restructurings and winddowns. The successful candidate will be working within the Product Management team in Singapore, which is responsible for a wide range of investment programmes ranging from our flagship private market funds to bespoke separately managed accounts and evergreen funds marketed in Asia.

Key Responsibilities

• Takes full ownership of the lifecycle of an assigned product portfolio
• Responsibility for the timely and error free execution of the team's assigned service catalogue
• Ensures timely and seamless launch of funds, restructurings and wind-downs in close collaboration with sales, structuring, operational teams and external service providers
• Proactively interacts with internal and external stakeholders and service providers to assess satisfaction, identify issues and independently implement robust solutions
• Solves complex operational issues involving several teams, finding win-win solutions thanks to excellent negotiation skills
• Acts as partner for sales in finding solutions for clients while representing operational capabilities assertively
• Leading team-relevant projects and contributes to business unit-relevant projects
• Reviews output of junior team members and trains less experienced Product Managers, delivers targeted education sessions for the wider team
• Highly knowledgeable of regulatory and legal environments
• Is an expert with regard to Partners Group’s operational platform

What we expect

• University degree or equivalent, with emphasis on business administration, finance or economics
• Minimum of 8-10 years of professional work experience in banking, asset management or private markets
• Knowhow in the launch and onboarding, implementation and the operational set-up of innovative fund and investment structures is a plus
• Relevant experience managing the lifecycle of investment fund products end-to-end
• Independent and self-directed person, able to manage effectively and complete complex operating tasks in demanding timelines and with competing priorities
• Ability to train, coach, and mentor junior team members
• Proven ability to work with others and generate impact in a team environment, willing to go the extra mile
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication style to different audiences

What we offer

• Professional, international working environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Fun office and team events, including volunteer opportunities to connect with and help our local communities

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