Distribution Support Associate – Alternatives £50-70K + bonus & bens

Our client, a highly regarded multi asset Investment firm are expanding their Alternatives Asset Management arm which focuses on creating solutions for the private wealth segment. This includes both launching co-mingled private asset funds, more bespoke solutions and the more extensive use of technology to serve their investors. They have a newly created Associate role to support the broader business and growth across the EMEA and APAC regions.

Roles & Responsibilities

Track deliverables and facilitate regular team discussions.
Coordinate across internal teams (mainly product team, legal and compliance, investment and client operations, and investment team).
Competitor mapping and analysis.
Assist with fund marketing materials, RFPs, and ongoing investor relations support.
Provide support to the leadership team with day-to-day management of meeting preparation, ad-hoc analysis, business review document preparation.
Support and coordinate new projects, including new product launches, new platforms / fund set ups, new operational projects requiring heavy cross functional coordination.
Support the go-to market strategy for the firms Private Equity Fund, including:

- Onboarding onto iCapital marketplace, AllFunds, FundsPlace, and other platforms as needed.

- Launch local structures as needed e.g. UK LTAF, AUT, ELTIF.

Support the setup of new partnership e.g. coordinate the launch of bespoke funds or solutions for specific partners.

Experience & Qualifications

Approximately 1-3 years, or equivalent, of relevant work experience in asset management ideally within a product, market intelligence or sales support function.
A Bachelor’ degree in a related field, or equivalent qualification or experience, would be advantageous.
A passion for leading and managing projects, and experience driving teams across multiple functions.
Ability and willingness to take initiative and responsibility in a fast-moving business building environment.
Experience and understanding of fund structuring and operations would be advantageous, but not essential.

To hear more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Alex Brown on 020 7847 8878 or email your CV to alex@meredithbrown.com

Ref: AB 1332701

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