Associate Product Manager — Private Markets Fund Launch

VanEck; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

VanEck in New York seeks an Associate Product Manager for Private Markets to lead launches of private fund products and coordinate across legal, compliance, operations, marketing, and technology. The role blends fund-structuring expertise with hands-on product delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will navigate traditional registered asset management and private market structures, collaborating with sponsors and partners to drive value and ensure readiness for live

Qualifications

• Understanding of investment fund structures across traditional and private markets
• Hands-on knowledge of drawdown, evergreen, and registered evergreen funds
• Experience coordinating multi-stakeholder workstreams with tight timelines
• Clear written and verbal communication for leadership, partners, regulators
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced product environments

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end coordination of new private fund launches from scoping to live distribution
• Maintain product roadmaps, launch timelines, and status trackers across multiple funds
• Draft and manage product requirements with legal, compliance, ops, and tech teams
• Coordinate with transfer agents, custodians, fund administrators, and servicing platforms
• Identify blockers early and propose practical solutions to keep launches moving

Skills

Private markets knowledge

Fund mechanics

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Job description

VanEck in New York seeks an Associate Product Manager for Private Markets to lead launches of private fund products and coordinate across legal, compliance, operations, marketing, and technology. The role blends fund-structuring expertise with hands-on product delivery in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will navigate traditional registered asset management and private market structures, collaborating with sponsors and partners to drive value and ensure readiness for live