Summary
Seeking a Vice President/Senior Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
Company Information:
Global asset manager
Job Description:
In this role, the candidate will focus on the following key areas:
Product Development
• Research relevant industry and competitor analysis to inform the product development strategy and related decisions
• Evaluate new product possibilities and develop data-driven recommendations
• Execute significant reference checks with potential investors
• Partner with the Marketing team to package the new product and develop key messaging
Fundraise & Diligence Management
• Driving the lifecycle of a fundraise from product approval to post closing
• Design, build and manage the fundraising strategy for each fund
• Monitor and report progress of fundraising campaigns to all relevant stakeholders
o Adapt and adjust strategies as circumstances change
• Develop and execute strategy for generating investor interest and driving momentum to achieve targets
• Facilitate key decisions throughout the fundraise process with all relevant stakeholders
• Create a stakeholder management strategy primarily with Diligence Management, Marketing & Content, Client Relationship Management, Investor Relations, Legal,
Compliance, Finance & Operations and the Investment Teams
• Partner with prospective investors to manage all aspects of the due diligence process
• Develop and manage required due diligence deliverables to advance clients during fundraising, including DDQs, RFPs, RFIs, quantitative datasets, ODD presentations, etc.
• Plan and oversee interactions between prospective investors and investment teams/other subject matter experts (tax, legal, etc.) as part of the due diligence process
• Review the preparation of materials for investment teams with relation to investor meetings
Requirements / Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business management or another relevant discipline
• 12+ years of financial services-related experience with a focus on the asset management industry
• Experience with private funds, Private Equity sector related products and knowledge of the investment management business
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in team environments, considering multiple points of view and managing conflicts
• Shares information with team members in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment
• Excellent interpersonal creative problem-solving ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation and delivery of presentations
• Self-motivated and proactive, both with respect to managing workload and own professional development
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of management and employees
