Job Description

The Director, Private Markets Product supports the development and management of Private Markets’ product platform across asset classes with a focus on solutions for European institutional investors. The position can be located in any location in the European region where Manulife Investment Management has an office.

Responsibilities Include:

• The Director, Private Markets Product is responsible for the strategic build out and organic growth of the institutional asset management businesses within Private Markets asset classes with a focus on products and solutions for European investors.
• Leading product development for private assets in Europe, including structural design and implementation of fund platform/vehicle.
• Partnering with the investment teams and regional distribution, define the strategy on how Private Markets will attract and retain institutional capital within each asset class inclusive of determining:
  • The product / offering pipeline
  • Target investor segments
  • Go-to-market strategy
  • Resourcing / talent roadmap
  • Growth targets / milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive accountability among partners and stakeholders
• Work closely with internal and external legal and tax advisers in structuring and negotiating documentation for funds, accounts and JVs in Europe, including:
  • Evaluation of legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, liquidity, currency risk, asset specific factors driven by European client's needs, and
  • Implementation of optimal fund and account structure for European clients.

Benefits:

• A competitive salary and benefits packages.
• A growth trajectory that extends upward and outward, encouraging you to follow your passions and learn new skills.
• A focus on growing your career path with us.
• Flexible work policies and strong work-life balance.
• Professional development and leadership opportunities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 8+ years of experience in product development/investing/asset management 
• 5-7 years of experience in private markets
• Direct experience with development and management of European AIFs, and broad experience with European alternative investment, private markets and structured products (i.e., AIF, RAIF, AIFM, AIFMD, ILP) 
• Experience in or exposure to legal or tax functions within private markets an asset
• Undergraduate degree in business, economics or related discipline 
• Graduate degree or professional designation preferred, e.g., MBA, JD or CFA
• Excellent networking, negotiation, communication, and presentation skills 
• Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, results focused
• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Credibility and proven ability to engage with stakeholders across the business at all levels
• Proven track record of managing projects within a large, highly complex, cross-functional environment 
• Experience/comfort operating in a cross-border and matrix environment