Principal - PCAAM, London

Within Partners Capital, PCAAM (Partners Capital Alternative Asset Management) focuses on creating solutions for the private wealth segment. This includes both launching co-mingled private asset funds (three launched in the past year), more bespoke solutions (such as a partnership with a leading private bank in APAC) and the more extensive use of technology to serve our own fund investors.

Partners Capital are looking for a Principal to join their PCAAM focusing on building the business across EMEA and APAC regions.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the below.

Initial responsibilities will focus on the following:

• Support and coordinate new PCAAM business building projects, including new product launches, new platforms / fund set ups, new operational projects requiring heavy cross functional coordination
• Contribute to initial project design and objectives setting
• Track deliverables and facilitate regular team discussions
• Coordinate across internal teams (mainly product team, legal and compliance, investment and client operations, and investment team)
• Coordinate with external advisors and other third parties (ranging from tech to fund admin) where required
• Support with financial planning for PCAAM across EMEA and APAC e.g. budget planning and tracking, new project evaluation
• Provide support to PCAAM EMEA and APAC leadership in day-to-day management of PCAAM - e.g. meeting preparation, ad hoc analysis, business review document preparation

Long-term focus areas will include the following:

• Support the go-to market for PCAAM Private Equity, including
  • Execute evergreen conversion
  • Onboarding of funds on iCapital marketplace and related operational follow up
  • Onboard PCAAM PE on AllFunds / FundsPlace / other platforms as needed
  • Launch local structures as needed e.g. UK LTAF, AUT, ELTIF
• Plan, coordinate and support the launch of PCAAM Private Debt
• Plan, coordinate and support the setup of new partnership e.g. coordinate the launch of bespoke funds or solutions for specific partners
• Roll out a broader range of Partners Capital Pooled Vehicles and PCAAM funds via the iCapital platform
  • Onboarding of funds on the iCapital platform
  • Project manage onboarding of new and existing clients onto the 'self serve' business model
• Be responsible for ensuring all information security processes, policies and procedures are adhered to and any issues or concerns are raised with the Cyber Security team
• Ensure full compliance with all local data protection regulations and privacy controls, and any related issues are raised via the appropriate channels

Key Requirements

• Approximately 7-10 years of relevant work experience in asset management / investment banking / consulting
• 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

Remuneration

Partners Capital is committed to being a great place to work. We are focused both on wellbeing and professional growth. You can expect professional development and career progression opportunities, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits and a flexible "results-focused" working model.

Our benefits package includes private medical and life insurance, income protection and pension contributions. In addition, we partner with organisations to provide wellness benefits. Partners Capital supports global philanthropy via a charity program and provides a volunteer day for all employees. We also champion a variety of social events.