Senior Product Specialist Private Markets in London

We are seeking to recruit a Senior Product Specialist for our Private Markets platform, specifically for Infrastructure Equity strategies. The position is based in our London or Munich office. The Product Specialist function is an important link between the private markets investment teams, distribution, as well as other AllianzGI functions, and clients. The incumbent will be part of the Private Markets platform which manages approximately EUR 100 billion in assets for both third party investors globally and its parent company, Allianz, comprising around 170 investment professionals. The platform offers professional investors a broad range of strategies including infrastructure debt and equity, private equity, direct lending, global multi-manager private debt, as well as Trade Finance and Blended Finance. The Private Markets Investment teams are global with locations in London, Paris, New York, Munich, and Singapore.

What You Do

• Work within the Private Markets product specialists’ team and collaborate closely with investment teams to serve as an advocate for the Infrastructure Equity strategies.
• Provide expert knowledge of strategies, products, investment process, and philosophy and communicate/present this to sales teams, distribution partners, and clients.
• Act as the external and internal voice of the investment team and is the interface between investment professionals and the sales and marketing professionals (e.g., investment related content for marketing purposes).
• Actively support fundraising efforts and participate at marketing events, as well as client and consultant meetings.
• Write and articulate portfolio relevant commentaries to support the product presentations and positioning of our capabilities. In addition, deliver the required portfolio and investment strategy-related content to the RFP team and client service entities.
• Stay abreast with the strategy's performance in context to relevant competitor products and explain performance relative to the market environment and peers.
• Participate in product development initiatives as well as distribution initiatives for the respective strategies.

What You Bring

• Academic degree in Economics, Finance, or similar environment. CFA, CIIA or similar qualification is helpful.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in a Product Specialist, institutional sales (with focus on Private Markets), product management or investment role.
• Specific experience in Private Market strategies is a must, ideally Infrastructure Equity.
• Proven track record of developing new business resulting in a growing share of business.
• Ambitious and organized personality with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Strong can-do attitude with internal and external clients and responsive to their needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor messages for a diverse range of audiences and to clearly articulate investment content.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally, cross-regionally and cross-culturally in a large organization.
• Mentor and influencer with intellectual and cultural curiosity, who thrives in a collegiate environment.
• Proficiency in English is a must, additional language skills (ideally German) are a plus.
• This role includes business travels.
• Ability to use Microsoft Copilot, with a strong commitment to ethical and responsible AI practices.

What We Offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours).
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans.
• Company share purchasing plan.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group.
• Self-guided learning and development.
• Volunteering time … and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading active asset manager, managing assets for individuals, families, and institutions worldwide. Our shared goal to shape a future of opportunity for our clients is foundational to our culture and our values. We look to attract, and actively nurture, individuals with the drive to achieve excellence at every stage of the investment experience. We believe an inclusive culture is key to a flourishing workforce. Not only do we celebrate the broad range of experiences, backgrounds, and attributes that our workforce brings, but we support our people to live and work in a way that promotes their own wellbeing. Allianz Group is one of the most trusted insurance and asset management companies in the world. Caring for our employees, their ambitions, dreams, and challenges is what makes us a unique employer. We are united by a shared commitment: to put our clients first and at the centre of everything we do. Their needs inspire our thinking and guide our actions. Together, we can build an environment where everyone feels empowered and confident to explore, grow and shape a better future – for our clients and for the world around us. At Allianz, we stand for unity: we believe that a united world is a more prosperous world, and we are dedicated to consistently advocating for equal opportunities for all. The foundation for this is our inclusive workplace, where people and performance both matter, and where integrity, fairness, inclusion, and trust are at the heart of our culture.

We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, social class, disability or sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected under applicable local laws and regulations. If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position.

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