Head of Public and Private Markets Manager Research in London

Our client is seeking an exceptional candidate to lead its newly created manager research function across public and private markets. It is essential someone has public and private markets experience.

This is a high-impact, strategic role responsible for turning client needs into scalable and commercially successful products while working closely with the CIO, COO and Head of Distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Origination: develop and manage the firm-wide manager research across public and private asset classes and geographies. Deep manager research experience, specialising in private equity and private debt.
• Leverage extensive use of their network to keep up to date with product launches and excellent boutique managers.
• Select optimal fund vehicles and domiciles in collaboration with internal teams.
• Oversee the successful delivery of multiple annual product launches, on time and within budget.
• Lifecycle product management.
• Monitor product performance, flows, and client engagement to ensure continued relevance and profitability.
• Lead updates to product design, pricing, or structure where needed to maintain competitiveness.

Experience & Qualifications

• Significant experience in external manager research within asset management in private markets and public. Multiple private asset classes necessary.
• Proven success introducing both liquid and illiquid products (UCITS, AIF/LPs, SMAs, mandates).
• Commercially minded with a successful track record.
• Familiarity with UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II, and SFDR frameworks advantageous.
• Excellent project leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

Due to the increased number of applications for this role, we may only respond to candidates whose experience most closely matches the criteria.

At our company, we prioritise equity throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to ensuring fairness and equal opportunities for all applicants. If there is anything we can do to make the process more accessible to you, please let us know.