Head of Product - Real Assets

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Your role

As the Head of Product for Real Assets, you will serve as the internal and external Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the global Real Assets product landscape, driving product and technology innovation and thought leadership. You will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive product strategy that aligns with our business priorities while ensuring the delivery of an integrated front-to-back platform that meets the evolving needs of our clients.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with technology teams to translate product vision into actionable roadmaps, ensuring clarity in backlog management and accurate estimation of user stories. Your leadership will be instrumental in driving the product roadmap, managing sprint and release plans, and fostering a culture of collaboration to resolve challenges effectively.

You will also engage with commercial and business development teams to identify and convert revenue-generating opportunities, actively participating in client interactions to understand their needs and showcase our product offerings. By leveraging competitive analysis and market insights, you will shape the product roadmap and ensure our solutions remain at the forefront of the industry.

This role is crucial in developing a dedicated suite of Real Assets products, and you will take ownership of the roadmap to deliver and monetize these services for both new and existing clients. Your expertise will position Alter Domus as a leader in the Real Assets space, providing exceptional value through innovative solutions and insights that empower our clients to achieve their investment objectives.

Your responsibilities

•    Develop and articulate a comprehensive product strategy and vision for the global Real Assets business.
•    Own the product roadmap delivery, driving sprint and release planning in collaboration with technology teams.
•    Actively collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve product-related issues.
•    Support commercial efforts by engaging with key clients and translating regulatory developments into actionable opportunities.
•    Conduct competitive analysis to inform product decisions and shape the product roadmap.

Your profile

•    Strategic Product Development: Proven ability to develop and execute product strategies that align with market trends and address the evolving external and internal customer needs.
•    Driving Innovation and Differentiation Enabled by Technology: Strong passion for technology and track record of using it to deliver innovative products with material customer and commercial impact.
•    Analytical Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify challenges in product development and propose effective, actionable solutions that enhance product offerings.
•    Data-Driven Decision Making: Proficiency in utilizing data analytics to assess product performance and identify market trends across various asset classes, driving informed strategic decisions.
•    Market Research Expertise: Experience in conducting comprehensive market research and investor surveys to gather insights that inform product development and enhance competitive positioning.
•    Knowledge of Alternative Asset Classes: Understanding of various alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, and private credit, would help enabling informed product development and strategy formulation.
•    Regulatory Acumen: Familiarity with regulatory frameworks and compliance issues pertinent to alternative investments, ensuring that product offerings meet industry standards and client expectations.
•    Investor-Centric Focus: Strong emphasis on understanding the preferences and requirements of investors in alternative assets, facilitating the creation of tailored product solutions.
•    Effective Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey product strategies and performance metrics to stakeholders, including senior management and investors.
•    Clear Articulation of Complex Concepts: Ability to articulate complex investment concepts in a clear and compelling manner, facilitating understanding among diverse stakeholders.
•    Analytical Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills to identify challenges in product development and propose effective, actionable solutions that enhance product offerings.
•    Clear Articulation of Complex Concepts: Ability to articulate complex investment concepts in a clear and compelling manner, facilitating understanding among diverse stakeholders.

What we expect from a leader at Alter Domus

•    Driving Change and Engagement: As a senior leader, you will be responsible for driving change when necessary, delivering communications and directions to the team, and supporting the development and engagement of employees at all levels.
•    Culture of Compliance and Accountability: You will drive a culture of compliance and risk control to mitigate financial, operational, and reputational risks, while maintaining a relentless focus on cost and budget discipline.
•    Brand and Culture Promotion: As a director of Alter Domus, you will promote and build the Alter Domus brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as a role model to our people, clients, and customers.
•    Social and Environmental Responsibility: You will be accountable for ensuring that your team maintains the highest social and environmental responsibility and standards.
•    Transformational Leadership: Demonstrate high energy and passion for transforming the business, with a commitment to avoiding complacency and striving for success.
•    Intellectual Curiosity and Global Mindset: Exhibit intellectual curiosity and a global mindset, enabling effective partnerships across regions and a willingness to challenge the status quo as a change agent.
•    Interpersonal Skills and Influence: Possess strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and build trust quickly, navigate complexity and ambiguity, and negotiate with tenacity and focus.
•    Resilience and Prioritization: Show resilience and composure under pressure, adept at managing competing demands and prioritizing effectively while navigating challenges with confidence.
•    Leadership and Team Development: Ability to lead, motivate, and delegate effectively, fostering a high-performance culture with clear accountabilities and driving cross-functional collaboration. Actively manage performance and develop a pipeline of talent, empowering the team at all levels to deliver on objectives.
•    Integrity and ESG Commitment: Demonstrate a strong commitment to high integrity, ethics, and the application of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices.
•    Commercial Client Engagement: Serve as a role model for commercial client engagement at the C-level, demonstrating decisiveness and persuasiveness to achieve results.

Your AD Key Relationships

•    Chief Product Officer
•    Global Head, Real Assets
•    Group Leadership Team 
•    Chief Technology Officer and Technology Leadership Team
•    Business Development, Sales Team and Relationship Management Team.
•    Clients & Prospective clients (C-Level down to business heads)
•    Regional Leaders, Directors and Senior Managers
•    Finance, Legal & Compliance, Risk Management, IT and the People team

Creating a workplace where everyone can belong

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.

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WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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