Private Markets Investment Specialist London 6-month contract
If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. We are currently seeking an experienced individual to join this team in the role of Private Markets Investment Specialist.
Role Purpose
- Alternative Investments Ltd (‘HAIL') is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Asset Management (‘AMG') specialising in alternative investment products. HAIL currently delivers a "best in class" offering of indirect alternative solutions in Hedge Funds, Private Markets and direct alternative solutions in Private Debt & Infrastructure Debt as well as direct real asset opportunities. These capabilities are accessible by our institutional and wholesale clients via funds, co-investment programmes and segregated mandates.
- The Investment Specialist will work within the Private Markets Investment Specialists team, reporting directly to the Head of Private Markets Investment Specialists. The individual will work with the Head of Investment Specialists, to support the growth of the Private Markets business, champion the capability both internally and externally and help in the execution of the sales strategy for new and existing products and capabilities.
- Private Markets coverage includes Private Equity, Infrastructure and Private Debt, with a primary focus on Private Equity.
- The individual will work with a range of stakeholders across Global Asset Management
Key Accountabilities
- Support the implementation of the growth plan: includes supporting new product launches & campaigns for the capability whilst maintaining a focus on client experience initiatives to maintain a high quality service offering.
- As Investment Specialist, will lead on product launches and work with junior investment specialists to ensure delivery of material to agreed timelines.
- Production of marketing collateral, including pitch books, teasers, PPMs, and FAQs for new products, as well as educational materials highlighting the benefits of the product suite and capabilities
- Market research including proactive communication of sales propositions, whitepapers & investment opportunities based on deep dive analysis of private markets (i.e. private equity) & competitor positioning.
- Update existing pitch books alongside the Client Propositions team.
- Help to complete RFI and RFP submissions alongside the RFP team
- On-going support to internal and external clients for new and existing products – across all product areas.
- Support the writing of client reporting where necessary
- Act as point of contact for product and capability enquiries
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications
- An in-depth knowledge of alternative investment products and markets (i.e. private equity, private credit, infrastructure) gained through experience, education or certification.
- Experience of client management is essential and knowledge of the range of different structural solutions helpful.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills along with strong presentation skills
- Experienced using Microsoft Powerpoint