Senior Product Manager Direct Lending (m/f/d)
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Grow with us! Universal Investment is on its way to becoming Europe's leading fund services platform and Super ManCo. We have provided innovative fund solutions for asset managers and institutional investors since 1968. We operate in fund launch locations across Germany, Luxembourg and Ireland. From our offices in Frankfurt, Krakow, Luxembourg, Dublin, Paris and Stockholm, we continue to expand internationally. We are currently looking for entrepreneurial people who want to grow and share in the profits of our success.
Your tasks and responsibilities:
Development and Management of Product and Service Offering of UI Group in particular for Direct Lending
Definition of relevant service offering as per market standard
Overview of market including general economics, service providers, products
Actively work with Head of Department/CPO to implement strategic approach to service/product offering and to maximise risk-adjusted returns (in particular loan management)
Oversee setup of entire lifecycle of lending products and assets from acquisition to divestment
Ensure efficiency of processes including regular maintenance/review cycles
Integrate Offering in Product Catalogue and initiate changes as/when appropriate
Act as Primary Point of Contact within UI Group as SME for Direct Lending
Develop and Maintain strong relationships with internal and external entities regarding developments in Direct Lending
Collaborate with finance teams/controlling department to analyse asset performance, monitor product development and profitability and identify value enhancements
Assess risk management for Direct Lending and assist with development of specific framework to cover associated risks
Ensure adherence to legal and regulatory requirements
Leverage technology solutions to streamline processes, track performance and enhance decision-making
Support UI sales- and relationship management-team in contact to clients regrading product specific issues
Your skills and experience:
At least 5 years of relevant market experience
Strong knowledge on Direct Lending and fund products
Experience in product management within financial services
Knowledge of investments or investment analysis is a plus
Relevant bachelor’s degree (e.g. Finance, Business Economics, Law)
Proficiency in business case development, operating model/process design, and investment products
Strategic thinking and analytical capability
Track Record of managing successful project teams with matrixed reporting lines
English language skills; German skills preferable
What we offer:
An exciting working environment and challenging tasks
Extensive insight into the European fund industry
Friendly, international and goal-oriented working environment
High degree of independent work
Interesting discounts
Free Deutschland ticket
Attractive home office arrangements and working time flexibility
Part-time working possibility available (min. 80%)
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