Assistant Vice President – Product Development, Closed End Alternatives

Role Overview

• Capable of reimagining solutions strategically such that they are transformational and not just bringing tech into old, unchallenged, processes
• Execute the specified Global alternative development project, including partnering with other members of the client facing, product, global delivery (operations) and technology teams.
• Create & take ownership of assigned development initiatives, manage development execution, coordinate requirements gathering, translating and participating in the agile development process, testing and roll-out of capabilities
• Carry out a product owner role for agile development project including establishing business outcomes, epic & story creation, status tracking, execution status meetings, issue escalation/resolution, and communicating status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Adhere to program governance including compliance with policies, best practices, oversight of issues, risks, audit and compliance items in support of program reporting.
• Participate in development of transition plan to migrate new capabilities into our operating model; and addressing the administrative aspects of establishing the product or service offering
• Collaborate with interdependent product wide project teams ensuring alignment.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for new products.
• Collaborate with across the Alts Product organization to share approaches, develop best practices and improve the teams capabilities to successfully execute and deliver new capabilities or better serve clients.
• Engage with clients to understand their investment needs and preferences.
• Provide expert advice and solutions to clients regarding alternative investments.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive product adoption.
• Own the entire product development lifecycle from concept to launch.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope and budget.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful product delivery.
• Manage key stakeholders and maintain complete and accurate reporting.
• Facilitate program governance including compliance with policies, best practices, oversight of issues, risks, audit and compliance items in support of program reporting and product roadmap.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Alternative investor services operations, client implementation and/or business analysis.
• Understanding & experience of the Alternative Investor Relations and Transfer Agency operating model process required.
• Experience of IS & wealth management systems beneficial including Investran, InvestTA, iFAST, ISS, AWD or iCapital.
• Experience working with PM semi liquid fund in US or Europe, in addition to traditional closed ended funds.
• Experience of using AI tools is beneficial.
• Knowledge of or experience leading product development programs/processes related to the financial services industry is an advantage.
• Experience with designing new solutions by analyzing requirements, studying system capabilities, and writing specifications would be preferred.
• Experience in JIRA, Confluence, Clarity or Squirrel is advantageous.

Benefits

• Inclusive development opportunities
• Flexible work-life support
• Paid volunteer days
• Vibrant employee networks