Senior Product Specialist Private Markets (f/m/d)

Allianz; London; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 120,000

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At Allianz Global Investors, we foster a culture of professionalism, fulfillment, and an inclusive working environment. Do you want to be part of a leading active asset management company? Then join us now!

We are hiring a Senior Product Specialist for our Private Markets platform. The Product Specialist function is an important link between the private markets investment teams, Distribution, and other AllianzGI functions, and clients. You will be part of the Private Markets platform which manages approximately EUR 100 billion in assets for both third party investors globally and its parent company, Allianz, comprising around 170 investment professionals. The platform offers professional investors a broad range of strategies including infrastructure debt and equity, private equity, private placement debt (investment grade and non-investment grade), mid-market private credit, global multi-manager private debt, and Trade Finance and Blended Finance. The Real Assets and Private Markets Investment teams are global with locations in London, Paris, New York, Munich, and Singapore. This position is based in London.

What you will do

• Works within the Private Markets product specialists' team and collaborates with the investment team to serve as an advocate for the Infrastructure Debt platform.
• Provides expert knowledge of strategies, products, investment process, and philosophy and communicates/presents this to sales teams, distribution partners, and clients.
• Acts as the external and internal voice of the investment team and is the interface between investment professionals and the sales and marketing professionals (e.g., investment-related content for marketing purposes).
• Supports fundraising efforts and participates in marketing events, client, and consultant meetings.
• Writes and articulates portfolio relevant commentaries to support product presentations and positioning of our capabilities. Also, delivers the required portfolio and investment strategy-related content to the RFP team and client service entities.
• Stays abreast of the strategy's performance in context to relevant competitor products and explains performance relative to the market environment and peers.
• Participates in product development initiatives and distribution initiatives for the respective strategies.

What you bring

• Academic degree in Economics, Finance, or similar environment. CFA, CIIA, or similar qualification is helpful.
• 10+ years of relevant professional experience in a Product Specialist, institutional sales (with a focus on Private Markets), product management, or investment role.
• Specific experience in Private Market strategies is a must, ideally Infrastructure.
• Experience developing new business resulting in a growing share of business.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor messages for a diverse range of audiences and to clearly articulate investment content.
• Ability to work cross-functionally, cross-regionally, and cross-culturally in a large organization.
• Mentor and influencer with intellectual and cultural curiosity, who thrives in a collegiate environment.
• Proficiency in English; German, French, or additional language skills are a plus.
• This role includes business travel.

What we offer

• As a global company, we've known the hybrid model before it was 'in'. Work flexibly according to internal guidelines (e.g., hybrid model/flexible working hours).
• Access to pension/savings plans/Allianz products.
• Company share purchasing plan.
• Mental health and wellbeing programs.
• Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group.
• Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications.
• ... and so much more!

About Allianz Global Investors

Allianz Global Investors is a leading global active asset manager.

We invest for the long term and want to create value for clients every step of the way. We do this by being active - in how we partner with clients and anticipate their needs, and build solutions based on capabilities across public and private markets. Our focus on enhancing our clients' assets leads naturally to a commitment to sustainability for positive change. Our goal is to enhance the investment experience for clients, whatever their location or goals.

We at Allianz believe in a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work, no matter where you are from, what you look like, who you love, or what you believe in. We therefore welcome applications regardless of ethnicity or cultural background, age, gender, nationality, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. Great to have you on board.

If you feel inspired to promote the active asset management experience, this is the place for you. Join our diverse, international, technology-enabled, and agile environment. Simply upload your CV in English to apply for this position! If you need support to navigate our websites or at any stage during your application, please send an email with your request to [e-mail]