Strategy Head-Hedge Fund Origination

Bank of America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 116,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a Hedge Fund Origination & Product Management professional. This role involves managing relationships with asset managers, sourcing hedge fund offerings, and leading the fund launch process. The ideal candidate will have significant experience, strategic thinking skills, and a commitment to education and mentoring within the team.

Benefits

Discretionary incentive eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and support resources

Qualifications

• 8+ years in alternative investments.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Primary contact for third-party asset managers.
• Sourcing hedge fund offerings for clients.
• Leading fund launch processes across teams.

Skills

Communication

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

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Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description:

As part of the Merrill organization, the Investment Solutions Group strives to provide world-class investment strategies, platforms, solutions, and support for clients across all wealth management lines of business (including Merrill and the Private Bank).

The Hedge Fund Origination & Product Management team is responsible for originating, structuring, positioning and ongoing product management of hedge fund investments for Merrill and Private Bank clients. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Primary point of contact for third party asset managers, responsible for cultivating strong relationships and creating alignment between third party managers’ and Merrill’s goals.
• Responsible for sourcing best in class hedge fund offerings for Merrill and Private Bank clients; must anticipate needs of wealth management client base, understand industry trends and new product development, and utilize network of asset manager connections to find new offerings.
• Responsible for negotiating business terms, such as offering and price structures, exclusivity, capacity and protection rights for Merrill and Private Bank clients and drafting distribution agreement with asset managers.
• Lead the fund launch process by coordinating across asset managers, CIO due diligence, platform, operational, and distribution teams.
• Act as primary liaison between asset manager and internal teams, communicating important fund updates to clients, financial advisors and to internal teams.
• Drive business development, growth, and operational excellence across multiple lines of business in alignment with one Investment Solutions Group goal.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years in the alternative investments industry, direct relevant work a plus
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to think and act strategically.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively at all levels within the organization.
• Strong project and time management skills; ability to lead cross functional work efforts.
• Ability to identify, prioritize and execute timely business priorities.
• Enthusiastic about educating junior members of the origination team, willing to delegate responsibility, and guide junior members through challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; advanced degree desired (MBA or CFA; CAIA designation preferred)
• Candidates required to hold Series 7 and Series 66 (or Series 63 and 65).

$116,000.00 - $225,000.00annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.

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