Fund Product Manager – Private Capital

Initio Capital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Initio Capital is seeking a Fund Product Manager – Private Capital in New York, NY to oversee the design, launch, and management of private investment products. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with investment teams, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure funds meet market demand and regulatory requirements.

The role demands excellent project management skills, advanced analytical abilities, and familiarity with private capital fund structures. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and proficiency in Excel are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong understanding of private capital fund structures.
• Experience in product management or fund operations is a plus.
• Familiarity with private equity or venture capital.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle for private capital funds.
• Coordinate fund launches and product enhancements.
• Work with legal and compliance teams on fund documentation.
• Support investor onboarding and respond to inquiries.
• Monitor product performance and identify new opportunities.

Skills

Private capital fund structures

Product management

Project management

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Excel

Fund administration systems

CRM systems

Job description

Fund Product Manager – Private Capital

Position Overview

Fund Product Managers in Private Capital oversee the design, launch, and ongoing management of private investment products. The role blends product strategy, fund operations, regulatory coordination, and investor‑facing considerations to ensure funds meet market demand, investment objectives, and operational requirements.

These roles involve close collaboration with investment teams, legal and compliance, fund operations, investor relations, distribution, and external service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end‑to‑end product lifecycle for private capital funds and vehicles
• Partner with investment teams to translate strategy into scalable fund structures
• Coordinate fund launches, amendments, and product enhancements
• Work with legal and compliance teams on fund documentation, disclosures, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with operations, administrators, and technology teams to ensure operational readiness
• Develop and maintain product materials, specifications, and internal documentation
• Support investor onboarding, product due diligence, and responses to investor inquiries
• Monitor product performance, scalability, and investor feedback
• Identify opportunities for new products, structures, or enhancements within private markets
• Prepare product updates and recommendations for senior leadership

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of private capital fund structures and investment strategies
• Experience in product management, fund operations, investment operations, or investor relations is a plus
• Familiarity with private equity, private credit, venture capital, or real assets
• Strong project management and cross‑functional coordination skills
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with fund administration or CRM systems is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interest in private markets, fund products, and investment platform design

Compensation

$140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer).

Location

New York, NY

Employment Type

Full‑Time