Head of Public and Private Manager Research

Our client is seeking an exceptional candidate ideally from a family office with significant experience in manager research across public and private markets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Origination: develop and manage the firm-wide product pipeline across public and private asset classes and geographies.
2. Leverage extensive use of their network to keep up to date with product launches and excellent boutique managers.
3. Extensive and technical manager research and sourcing of managers
4. Lead internal product governance and approval processes, ensuring clear commercial accountability.
5. Select optimal fund vehicles and domiciles in collaboration with internal teams.
6. Oversee the successful delivery of multiple annual product launches, on time and within budget.
7. Monitor product performance, flows, and client engagement to ensure continued relevance and profitability.
8. Lead updates to product design, pricing, or structure where needed to maintain competitiveness.

Experience & Qualifications

1. 10–15+ years’ experience external manager research and fund selection within asset management, ideally at a family office in the CIO office.
2. Deputy CIO at family office in manager research experience would be ideal.
3. Proven success introducing both liquid and illiquid products (UCITS, AIF/LPs, SMAs, mandates).
4. Commercially minded with a successful track record.
5. Familiarity with UCITS, AIFMD, MiFID II, and SFDR frameworks advantageous.
6. 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.