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

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Missions

• Works within the Private Markets product specialists’ team and collaborates closely with investment teams to serve as an advocate for the Private Credit strategies
• 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)
• Actively supports fundraising efforts and participates at marketing events, as well as client and consultant meetings
• Writes and articulates portfolio relevant commentaries to support the product presentations and positioning of our capabilities. In addition, delivers the required portfolio and investment strategy-related content to the RFP team and client service entities
• Stays abreast with the strategy's performance in context to relevant competitor products and explain performance relative to the market environment and peers
• Participates in product development initiatives as well as distribution initiatives for the respective strategies

Profile

• 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 focus on Private Markets), product management or investment role
• Specific experience in Private Market strategies is a must, ideally Private Credit
• Proven track record of developing new business resulting in a growing share of business
• Ambitious and organized personality with the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong can-do attitude with internal and external clients and responsive to their needs.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to tailor messages for a diverse range of audiences and to clearly articulate investment content
• Proven 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 and French is a must, additional language skills are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Microsoft CoPilot
• This role includes business travels

What we offer

• We empower our employees by ensuring flexible work arrangements that maintain a balance between performance, productivity, career development and personal priorities (e.g., hybrid model/ flexible working hours)
• Securing your future: Access to company pension/savings plans
• Shared success: Company share purchasing plan
• Support for what matters: Mental health and wellbeing programs
• Investments in your career: Career opportunities within the entire Allianz Group
• Investments in your skills: Comprehensive learning and development offerings, including certifications and professional qualifications
• … and so much more!