Job Description

About Schroders Group

Schroders is a leading provider of active asset management, advisory and wealth management services and is widely recognised as a leader in sustainability. Few investment managers can match the combination of capabilities and global reach that Schroders offers. This breadth of services across public and private markets allows for distinctive solutions for the diverse needs of clients, who look to Schroders to provide superior long-term investment outcomes.

Schroders Capital

Schroders Capital is the private markets business of Schroders with $111bn of AUM. We work as a global network of specialised, entrepreneurial teams. We combine a global perspective with local market expertise to serve institutional and private wealth clients. Our offering spans the private markets universe and provides access to unique capabilities across private debt and credit alternatives, real estate equity, private equity, and infrastructure equity.


The firm has deep expertise in creating bespoke solutions for institutional clients and is committed to providing scalable capabilities across the spectrum of risk, return and sustainability and impact objectives.


Supported by the resources, experience, and institutional framework of one of the world's leading asset managers, Schroders Capital is dedicated to helping investors achieve their goals and is at the forefront of product innovation to meet the evolving needs of investors.


We see our role as being a driver of positive change drawing on deep skills to select, acquire, and improve the assets we own.

Who we're looking for

We are seeking a Product Manager to join our team in Zurich. In this role, you will be responsible for the entire lifecycle of assigned private equity products--from development and launch to ongoing management. You will work closely with colleagues across Investment, Sales, Fund Operations and Legal, driving the creation and implementation of private equity funds and mandates. You will also support fundraising and marketing activities, particularly in Germany and Switzerland, and act as a key expert and point of contact for sales teams and investors.

The team

Since forming in 1997, Schroders Capital's private equity business has successfully expanded into all areas of private equity - global Venture Capital, European and US buyouts, Asia Growth, with investment teams on the ground in Zurich, London, New York, Singapore, Shanghai, Beijing and Seoul. The private equity team comprises >190 professionals and currently has AuM of USD >25bn. The role will be within the Product and Solutions Management team comprising of 12 people.

Key activities

Act as Product Manager and be responsible for the complete lifecycle of assigned products (development, launch, and ongoing management) Close collaboration with Investment, Sales, Fund Operations and Legal teams on the development and launch of private equity funds and mandates Manage and support fundraising and marketing efforts, including answering RFPs, managing datarooms and handle any other client information requests Technical analysis of performance data and updating marketing materials Serve as an expert on the assigned private equity products and build relationships with Sales teams as well as investors by addressing their inquiries Monitor sales pipeline and CRM systems (Salesforce) to support fundraising and ensure all prospective investors are captured and engaged with Prepare and manage competitor information on products and investment strategies, including comparable performance data

Required profile

3-8 years of proven experience in private equity, private markets or asset management in a product management, sales or business development role University degree or relevant experience considered equivalent, and ideally some form of post graduate qualification such as MSc, CFA or CAIA Good financial markets understanding and analytical skills coupled with a demonstrated commercial outlook and ability to make compelling arguments Excellent communication skills with fluency in English and ideally another language to communicate with clients and draft marketing materials Demonstrated excellent project management capabilities, effectively engaging collaborators and encouraging an enhanced cooperation and communication between teams Flexible, curious and willing to learn, with a strong work ethic and willing to work extra hours when required

We recognise potential, whoever you are

Our purpose is to provide excellent investment performance to clients through active management. Diversity of thought facilitated by an inclusive culture will allow us to make better decisions and better achieve our purpose. This is why inclusion and diversity are a strategic priority for us and why we are an equal opportunities employer: you are welcome here regardless of your age, disability, gender identity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, socio-economic background or any other protected characteristics.