Associate Director, Product Management - Private Credit or Real Estate London, England
Job description
We are now working with a global investment firm, who are looking to recruit two Associate Directors into their product management and strategy team. One role will focus on private debt and credit products.. The second role will focus on real estate products. The Product Management role is the internal representative of the investment team, responsible for defining, developing, implement and maintaining investment products, through the entire lifecycle. The candidate will serve as an expert within the broader Product Management Team and be relied on for technical knowledge related to products as well as functional knowledge of their areas. Key areas of focus include: Product Launch • Project manage and socialize fund launches with all relevant stakeholders across the business • Assist with the structuring, documentation and financial modelling of new and existing funds • Be subject matter expert of fund commercial terms and mechanics (liquidity, ESG guidelines, etc.) • Maintenance of technical expertise and understanding of evolving regulatory framework, proactively considering efficient responses to change requirements • Design and establish currency hedging strategies for new and existing European and Global funds • Shepherd all product launches through the governance process • Collaborate with Product Strategy group on new strategy development • Build strong relationships with and work alongside firm’s Client Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk teams, as well as external legal counsel, fund administrators, service providers and investors to ensure effective co-ordination across wide range of stakeholders Product Maintenance • Serve as the primary investment team rep to internal business partners related to product level activity (including fund economics and investment restrictions) • Research and socialisation of product trends, with a specific focus on pricing and mechanics • Coordinate and resolve investment related data issues Qualifications • Accounting qualification (ACA), CFA or other equivalent qualification preferred • Practical experience of private credit assets or real estate investment strategies/ assets • Highly organised, numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills • Advanced Excel skills • Clear communicator, both verbally and written for both internal and external audiences or stakeholders The ideal candidate could come from several backgrounds to include Product managers with other asset management firms Investment bankers or advisors with real estate or financials experience ACAs working in commercial financial or product control with financial services or real estate Treasury professionals
- Reference: GP88163
- Salary: Excellent
- Location: London
- Contact: James Heath
- Email: james.heath
- Phone: 0207 953 4066
