Product Manager - Alternative Investments
London - Hybrid
£80,000pa - £100,000pa + Benefits
Our client is an innovative fintech company revolutionising the transfer agency landscape through cutting-edge technology. They simplify complex financial processes, reduce operational risks, and provide top-tier solutions to their global client base.
Our client is seeking an experienced Product Manager - Alternative Investments with deep expertise across asset classes such as Private Equity, Hedge Funds, ETFs, Private Credit, Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Commodities. This role is critical in translating complex operational and regulatory requirements into actionable development plans, ensuring world-class product delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Product Leadership:
- Act as the product champion for Alternative Investments, focusing on unique requirements such as capital activity processing for capital commitments, fund performance reporting with alts-specific metrics, and adherence to AIFMD regulations.
Stakeholder Engagement:
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to gather detailed requirements, ensuring alignment with complex financial structures. This includes fee and waterfall calculations for carried interest, management fees, and distribution splits.
Development Oversight:
- Direct the product development lifecycle, proactively resolving issues to prevent delays. Manage the product from concept to market launch while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Solution Design:
- Partner with solution architects to devise innovative solutions tailored to client needs, including family office support and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Knowledge Dissemination:
- Educate team members and stakeholders on the nuances of transfer agency operations in alternative investments, ensuring deep product understanding and regulatory compliance.
Market Analysis:
- Continuously analyse market trends and competitor strategies to maintain competitive product offerings and respond to the evolving investment landscape.
Requirements
Must Have:
- Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in product management, with a specialised focus on alternative investments.Comprehensive knowledge of transfer agency operations and alternative investment fund structures across various jurisdictions.
- Ability to translate complex investment and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable development specifications.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of articulating intricate concepts to diverse audiences.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on innovative solutions.
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Agile development methodologies.
- Familiarity with product management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and FIGMA.
- Experience in process mapping and design using tools like Lucid Spark, Draw.IO, or Visio.
Benefits
- 38 days of annual leave.
- Private healthcare, including family cover.
- Life assurance - Financial peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
- Options to work remotely or in a hybrid setting.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Support for you and your family.
- Pension contributions - Helping you plan for the future.
- Access to training, mentorship, and growth opportunities.