The Investor Relations department is in charge of the fundraising activities across all Ardian’s asset classes as well as managing investors’ relationships. The Product management team is dedicated to launching new products and is integral during the fundraising phase. The team works closely with Sales professionals across geographies as well as with the relevant investment teams, acting as a bridge between the two.
The job opening is for a full-time role within the Product Management team in London made up of 8 professionals, dedicated to Ardian’s Secondaries & Primaries and Private Credit activities.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and growing team part of a leading private investment firm.
Key responsibilities
Fund Marketing Materials
- Prepare and design various marketing and fund material including teasers, presentations
- Contribute to the preparation and updating of marketing Due Diligence packs per product
Due Diligence Process
- Assist prospective investors in their Due Diligence process by answering various types of due diligence questionnaires;
- Regularly update each product’s Q&A database via a dedicated IT tool
Market Mapping
Market research; Competition screening and fundraising trends analysis.
Miscellaneous
- Prepare and update reporting presentations for closed funds/ general presentation by expertise.
- Participate regularly to ad-hoc projects
Regulatory Responsibilities
Depending on the role only one of the three rules will apply:
Conduct Rule Staff
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
- Understand the Individual Conduct Rules set out by the UK Regulator and ensure compliance in letter and in spirit
Certified Persons
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
- Understand the Individual Conduct Rules set out by the UK Regulator and ensure compliance in letter and in spiritComply with the Fitness & Propriety requirement set out by the UK Regulator
Senior Manager
- Ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the role
- Understand the Individual Conduct Rules set out by the UK Regulator and ensure compliance in letter and in spirit
- Comply with the Fitness & Propriety requirement set out by the UK Regulator
- Understand the Senior Manager Conduct Rules set out by the UK Regulator and comply in letter and in spirit
- Employ sound judgement and reasonable steps to oversee the area of responsibilities set out in the ‘Statement of Responsibilities’ and take reasonable actions as needed to prevent or manage any breaches
Required skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Strong interest in the industry; good knowledge and/or prior relevant experience in finance/private equity
- Solid communication skills (verbally and written)
- Rigorous and well-organized
- Ability to adapt to change and work under pressure
- Strong Team player
About you
- Graduated from a leading business school or university (Master’s degree and/or major in finance would be a plus)
- Native-level English speaker or bi-lingual required
