Product Development and Structuring - Vice President

iCapital is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and recommend bespoke public and private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $191billion in global client assets invested in 1,504 funds, as of May 2024.

iCapital has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 for six consecutive years (2018 – 2023); a three-time selection by Forbes to its list of Best Startup Employers (2021-2023); and a three-time winner of MMI/Barron’s Solutions Provider award (See link below). 

About the Role

iCapital  is looking for an experienced and talented private market Product Development professional to support its international expansion strategy. iCapital’s rapid expansion into the European and APAC marketplaces creates an opportunity for a seasoned private market product professional to join a fast-paced, rapid-growth environment.

This role can be based out of London or Zurich.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team of Fund Management & Research colleagues who are responsible for new product development, product structuring, manager and fund due diligence, manager. onboarding, and fund lifecycle management. This team stands at the heart of iCapital’s growth into new markets and fund structures.
• Work with key clients (both asset managers and wealth managers) in helping to structure and launch funds.
• Identify market opportunities and trends and develop required strategy to deliver appropriate vehicles and investment product.
• Lead projects related to onboarding new funds and working across the organisation to ensure on-time and successful completion.
• Follow relevant regulatory changes and develop plans to address.
• Oversee and support the preparation of various materials needed to market new funds.
• Document and maintain various governance systems related to ongoing fund management.
• As part of the international team, this role will work closely with European colleagues and lead efforts to expand iCapital’s offering to include European (and potentially other) fund structures. This includes: 

• Lead projects onboarding new funds including responsibilities assigned to you.
• Help drive decisions on entering new markets and adding new fund structures to our menu.
• Help shape iCapital’s service offering across various fund structures.
• Prepare and present new funds to various decision-making groups.
• Assist in various fund launch activities.
• Assist with ad hoc requests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or master’s degree in relevant field
• 10 years of relevant experience, preferably with private markets fund management, structuring and administration – likely working at an alternative investment manager, wealth manager or legal firm
• Experience in private markets and other alternative funds, co-investment, and EU (e.g. Luxembourg, Ireland) and Cayman structures. Experience with ELTIFs and solutions appropriate to the European ‘non-professional’ investor universe is a significant advantage
• Thorough understanding of European regulatory regimes and requirements
• Thorough understanding of the lifecycle and operational processes of alternative investments
• Wealth Management experience a plus
• Positive attitude, and a desire to work in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment and a fun, small but growing team
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritise assignments
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical skills
• Fluency in English required, other European languages a plus—strong verbal and written communication skills

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function. 

Benefits

iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a total compensation program consisting of competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and equity for all full-time employees; healthcare with 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance; and generous paid time off (PTO).

For additional information on iCapital  please visit https://www.icapital.com/about-us  Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc