Product Manager- Private Funds

Atlas Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Search, a leading financial technology platform, is building a dedicated business for ’34 Act Registered Funds. The Product Manager will own the operational lifecycle of these funds and serve as the primary contact for GP-related matters, partnering with Relationship Management, Fund Origination, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and more.

This high-visibility role requires coordinating fund launches, reviewing PPMs and Form 10s, and delivering a seamless experience for

Qualifications

• 5–9+ years of product or project management in financial services.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment products and fund structures.
• Direct experience with registered funds (e.g., interval funds, tender funds) preferred.
• Experience with private funds and complex operational requirements.
• Familiarity with platforms supporting alternative investments and wealth management.
• Ability to understand firm's platform interactions with fund administrators and custodians.
• Knowledge of Investment Company Act of 1940 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a plus.
• Proven track record managing institutional client relationships and multi-stakeholder projects.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented in fast-paced environments.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in internal/external stakeholder environments.
• Direct experience in investor services or investor relations at GP or similar preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational lifecycle of assigned ’34 Act Registered Funds, serving as the primary point of contact for the GP across fund-specific matters.
• Co-manage fund launch projects in partnership with Fund Origination, coordinating structuring, documentation, operational readiness, and launch milestones.
• Partner closely with the GP Relationship Manager to provide a coordinated and high-quality client experience.
• Serve as the primary liaison between GP clients and internal teams including Fund Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and Technology.
• Coordinate with GP clients and wealth management distribution partners to ensure operational readiness, resolve inquiries, and facilitate effective communication.
• Coordinate internal reviews of fund documentation, including PPMs, LPAs, and Form 10, to ensure operational feasibility.
• Oversee fund configuration on the platform, including share classes, fee structures, reporting requirements, and workflows.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with internal teams to validate platform functionality prior to launch.
• Provide GP clients with market intelligence and perspective on ’34 Act fund trends, structures, and operational best practices.
• Maintain risk and issue logs throughout fund launches and contribute to the development and improvement of operational processes and playbooks.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities while ensuring projects remain on schedule and operational issues are resolved efficiently.

Skills

Product management

Project management

Fund operations

Investor services

Client-facing

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Product Manager – ’34 Act Registered Funds

A leading financial technology and services platform is building a new dedicated business focused on ’34 Act Registered Funds, providing alternative investment managers with an end-to-end solution for accessing the high-net-worth wealth management market.

We are seeking a Product Manager to own the operational lifecycle of these funds. This is a high-visibility role as the primary point of contact for fund-specific matters. You'll work closely with Relationship Management, Fund Origination, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and other internal teams to deliver a seamless experience for alternative investment managers and their distribution partners.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational lifecycle of assigned ’34 Act Registered Funds, serving as the primary point of contact for the GP across fund-specific matters.
• Co-manage fund launch projects in partnership with Fund Origination, coordinating structuring, documentation, operational readiness, and launch milestones.
• Partner closely with the GP Relationship Manager to provide a coordinated and high-quality client experience.
• Serve as the primary liaison between GP clients and internal teams including Fund Finance, Investor Relations, Legal, Compliance, Tax, and Technology.
• Coordinate with GP clients and wealth management distribution partners to ensure operational readiness, resolve inquiries, and facilitate effective communication.
• Coordinate internal reviews of fund documentation, including PPMs, LPAs, and Form 10, to ensure operational feasibility.
• Oversee fund configuration on the platform, including share classes, fee structures, reporting requirements, and workflows.
• Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with internal teams to validate platform functionality prior to launch.
• Provide GP clients with market intelligence and perspective on ’34 Act fund trends, structures, and operational best practices.
• Maintain risk and issue logs throughout fund launches and contribute to the development and improvement of operational processes and playbooks.
• Manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities while ensuring projects remain on schedule and operational issues are resolved efficiently.

Qualifications

• 5–9+ years of experience in product management, project management, fund operations, investor services, or a client-facing role within financial services.
• Strong understanding of alternative investment products and fund structures.
• Direct experience with registered funds, including interval funds, tender offer funds, BDCs, or similar structures, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with private funds and complex operational requirements is highly relevant.
• Familiarity with technology platforms supporting alternative investments, wealth management, fund administration, or investor services.
• Ability to develop a strong understanding of the firm's platform and its interaction with fund administrators, custodians, transfer agents, and other service providers.
• Knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is a plus, including familiarity with SEC filings such as 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
• Proven ability to manage sophisticated institutional client relationships with strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated track record managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from inception through completion.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and the ability to navigate complex internal and external stakeholder environments.
• Direct experience in investor services or investor relations at a GP or alternative investment fund preferred.