Associate Director - Fund Design in London

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced fund design and product development specialist with a strong track record in developing complex investment products from initial concept through to regulatory approval, operational setup and launch.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with major asset managers, institutional investors, pension providers, wealth platforms and service providers.

They will be comfortable acting as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting consultative sales discussions, shaping product strategies and driving successful implementation across internal and external stakeholder groups.

The role will support revenue generation by working closely with Business Development, Client Relationship Management and Client Solutions teams to convert client needs into commercially viable, operationally robust and regulatory‑compliant fund solutions.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical product expertise with strong commercial acumen, supporting client acquisition, product innovation, fund launches and long‑term revenue growth.

Minimum Requirements 5+ years’ experience in fund development, including leading end‑to‑end fund design from concept and structuring through regulatory approval and launch. 10–15 years’ experience in asset management, asset servicing or related fund services, ideally with exposure to both technical product development and client‑facing commercial activity.

Strong private markets experience, particularly closed‑ended and semi‑liquid structures across a broad range of private market asset classes.

Authorised fund expertise, including the design and launch of regulated fund structures and a strong understanding of product governance and regulatory expectations across UCITS, AIFs, ELTIFs, UCI Part II funds, LTAFs and related European fund regimes.

Product governance experience, with a clear understanding of good product governance and investor protection expectations.

Institutional client coverage experience, including working with asset managers, platforms, pension providers, wealth channels and investors.

End‑to‑end product lifecycle management experience, including early‑stage concept discussions, fund structuring, operational setup, transition of assets and post‑launch growth support.

Cross‑functional leadership skills, with the ability to work across business development, operations, legal, regulatory, compliance, onboarding and external service provider teams.

Strong client management skills, including acting as a primary client contact throughout fund design, development and implementation.

Preferred Experience Experience launching liquid and alternative fund structures, including UCITS, AIFs, UK authorised funds, Irish funds, Luxembourg funds or other cross‑border vehicles.

Established relationships with key service providers, including fund administrators,