Position Overview
The Firm is seeking a Principal, Product Management, to help drive strategic product development and commercialization efforts within its Asset Backed Finance platform. This individual will play a central role in shaping the evolution of the Firm’s asset-backed finance strategies, with responsibility spanning the full product lifecycle from ideation through fundraising and ongoing investor engagement. The candidate will serve as a senior member of the team across investment, distribution, and client solutions teams, translating complex asset-backed strategies into scalable product offerings aligned with institutional and private wealth demand. This individual will be instrumental in defining product positioning, driving capital formation, and enhancing the Firm’s presence across the entire asset-backed finance ecosystem. This role requires a combination of strategic vision and execution discipline, with accountability for delivering fundraising outcomes, coordinating cross-functional stakeholders, and ensuring operational readiness across product launches. The candidate will also contribute to thought leadership and market engagement, reinforcing the Firm’s leadership in asset-backed credit markets globally.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end development and growth of asset-backed finance strategies across vehicles (rated note feeders, institutional evergreen funds, wealth products, other structured access points).
- Advise on fund structures, capital formation strategies, and regulatory considerations across institutional and wealth distribution channels.
- Experience working with Lux structures and/or European Insurance Companies.
- Translate investment capabilities into clearly defined product frameworks aligned with market demand and investor requirements.
- Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including investment teams, legal, compliance, operations, and distribution to execute successful product launches.
- Maintain deep insight into market trends, competitive dynamics, and regulatory developments within asset-backed and structured credit markets.
- Oversee operational readiness, including fund documentation, reporting infrastructure, and post-launch monitoring.
Fundraising Leadership & Investor Lifecycle Management
- Help drive global fundraising initiatives for asset-backed credit products, including commingled funds, SMAs, and structured solutions.
- Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, including product positioning, target investor segmentation, and capital raising timelines.
- Partner with sales and client coverage teams to drive investor engagement across institutional and private wealth channels.
- Oversee preparation of marketing materials, due diligence content, and bespoke investor communications.
- Track fundraising progress and pipeline development, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
- Support investor onboarding, diligence processes, and ongoing relationship management.
- Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including market commentary and product-related insights.
Qualifications & Experience
- 10+ years of experience in asset management, with a focus on asset-backed finance, structured finance, or private credit strategies.
- Demonstrated track record in product development, fundraising, and investor engagement within alternative credit markets.
- Deep expertise across asset-backed sectors, including consumer ABS, residential mortgage credit, and specialty finance.
- Strong understanding of fund structuring, regulatory frameworks, and distribution across institutional and wealth channels in the US and Europe.
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives and deliver product launches at scale.
- Experience working closely with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams.
- Undergraduate degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; advanced credentials (MBA, CFA, CAIA) preferred.
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