VP Product Management - Direct Lending/Private Credit

VP Product ManagementOur elite global Alternative Investment Fund client is seeking to recruit a VP Product Management to serve as a "generalist" direct lending/private credit subject matter expert (SME) acting as the chief liaison between the investment team and firm's direct lending and private credit institutional investor clients, supporting product development, product management and business development objectives.Responsibilities:Serve as a "generalist" direct lending/private credit subject matter expert (SME) acting as the chief liaison between the investment team and firm's direct lending and private credit institutional investor clients, supporting product development, product management and business development objectivesOversee product positioning, conduct market research and create content various private credit strategies and vehicles including CLOs, rated notes, BDCs and SMAsCollaborate closely with investment teams to refine and tweak product structures to better align with client requirementsRemain consistent and aware of the private credit competitive landscape including market conditions and product trendsDevelop and recommend commercial insights to support strategic account planning, business development/sales objectives and fundraising initiativesCreate fundraising and marketing materials, pitchbooks, RFPs and DDQsServe as a subject matter expert on the firm's private credit/direct lending strategies with investorsAuthor market commentary, develop thought leadership pieces and external communications content to increase the firm's brand awarenessCollaborate with teams across the firm to ensure effortless execution of new productsMaintain and develop data management processes and systems for content libraries, investor pipelines and diligence trackersRequirements:Bachelor's Degree6+ years of private credit / direct lending product management, business development, fundraising, capital raising or investor relations experienceAdvanced research and analytical skillsSubject matter experience of private credit / direct lending strategiesKnowledge of various alternative investment strategies such as hybrid capital, real estate credit and asset-based lending strongly preferredDemonstrated ability to present to and communicate strategies with sophisticated institutional investorsAdvanced communication, interpersonal, presentation and business writing skillsHighly motivated and detail oriented with the proven ability to thrive in a lean and fast-paced environmentMBA or CFA preferred