Product Development / Fund Structurer - Vice President

iCapital; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm seeks a Vice President – Product Structurer in Singapore to manage product lifecycle for alternative investments. The ideal candidate will possess 5-10 years of experience in product development within asset management, with a strong focus on APAC markets. Responsibilities include driving fund launches, collaborating with stakeholders, and enhancing scalability for fund processes. This role requires strategic thinking, strong analytic skills, and fluency in English, all in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years in private market-focused product development role.
• Experience in structuring private fund vehicles for APAC markets.
• Strong communication skills for articulating complex matters.

Responsibilities

• Support launch of new private market funds in APAC.
• Establish effective product operational infrastructure.
• Collaborate with colleagues to expand offerings in Asia.

Skills

Strong analytic skills

Problem-solving skills

Stakeholder collaboration

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project planning tools

Job description

About The Role

iCapital, a rapidly growing business, seeks accomplished candidates to join our mission of assisting APAC clients in accessing alternative investments. We are currently hiring a Vice President– Product Structurer to join our APAC Product Development and Structuring Team. This pivotal role, as part of our growing team in APAC, will be based in Singapore, and is dedicated to supporting our valued clients and partners as we expand our successful business in APAC.

As the Vice President – Product Structurer, your responsibilities will encompass two critical areas:

• Technical Input and Fund Structuring: You will support the team to provide expert technical insights into fund structuring specifically tailored for the major APAC markets. This involves collaborating with top global alternative investment managers and key regional financial institutions (e.g. global and regional banks, wealth management platforms).
• Product Lifecycle Management: Your focus will be on alternative investment vehicles within the private market asset space. You’ll oversee the entire product lifecycle]), ensuring optimized fund offerings that align with the investment appetites of our discerning clients. This strategic work directly supports the delivery and implementation of market strategies for private wealth markets.

This is an opportunity to rapidly expand your skillsets and progress your career at an accelerated pace with the support of industry leaders in a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong intellectual curiosity, a commitment to continuous professional development, and thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial ecosystem. This role will be based in Singapore and reports directly to the Head of Product Development and Structuring APAC.

Responsibilities

• Drive Fund Launch Initiatives for the APAC Market: support the launch of new private market fund offerings across APAC, including supporting client pitches for new product mandates, driving the product design and structuring process, and overseeing the end‑to‑end fund launch process.
• Deepen Market准确ated Knowledge: cultivate an in‑depth understanding of the targetable market for iCapital in the APAC region. Leverage insights from regional industry landscape studies, competitor research, and client/market trends, collaborating closely with internal teams.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to establish an effective product operational infrastructure and operating model that aligns with our growth aspirations across APAC.
• Scalability Enhancement: continuously improve governance framework to improve the scalability of the fund launch process originated in APAC markets.
• Global and Asia‑Pacific Expansion: As a member of our growing Asia team, collaborate with colleagues to expand iCapital’s offerings. This includes:
  • Leading projects Ez onboarding new funds.
  • Contributing to decisions regarding new market entries and additional fund structures.
  • Shaping iCapital’s service offerings across diverse geographies and fund types.
  • Preparing and presenting new fund proposals to decision‑making groups.
  • Assisting with various fund launch activities, including material preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in a relevant field
• A minimum of 5–10 years in a private market–focused product development role within asset management, financial services, or legal services
• Prior exposure to fund legal structuring would be an advantage
• Familiarity with the latest product and regulatory developments for private market product икитишin the major jurisdictions in APAC (e.g. Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, etc.)
• Extensive experience in structuring private fund vehicles applicable to the major APAC market is expected
• Comprehensive knowledge of the private wealth market in the major jurisdictions in APAC is a significant advantage
• Strategic thinking and the ability to translate complex structuring considerations into practical fund solutions
• Strong analytic and problem‑solving skills to navigate complex structuring and commercial challenges
• A positive attitude and a desire to work in a fast‑moving, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to be detailed and task‑oriented, handling multiple tasks and prioritising assignments effectively
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex structuring matters
• Ability to collaborate effectively with various teams, including client solutions, legal and operations etc.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is required. Proficiency in other Asian languages is a plus but not essential
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in using relevant project planning tools

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in‑office jobs, based on their function.

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