Assistant Vice President

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Assistant Vice President at Abakkus Asset Manager Private Limited will play a pivotal role in driving the firm’s global growth by establishing and nurturing institutional partnerships with allocators, family offices, endowments, universities, foundations, high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), private banks, wealth management firms, and third-party marketers for offshore sales. The role involves leading the international product team, managing a diverse portfolio of domestic and international investment products, and enhancing the firm’s global footprint through strategic client-centric solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the international product team at Abakkus, overseeing the development and management of domestic and international investment products across multiple jurisdictions including Europe, EMEA, and India.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with institutional clients, family offices, HNIs, private banks, and wealth management firms to facilitate fundraising and partnership growth.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored investment solutions, including Request for Proposals (RFPs), marketing materials, and client presentations.
• Work closely with fund managers and investment teams to integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) policies into investment processes, ensuring compliance with regulations such as Annex II reporting and SFDR disclosures.
• Develop and implement impactful strategies to expand Abakkus’ global presence through innovative product offerings like UCITS, AIFs, SMAs, PMS, and Gift City investment vehicles.
• Foster strategic relationships across key regions including the US, Europe, South East Asia, and the Middle East to support fundraising and client engagement efforts.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years of experience in asset management, fund raising, or related financial services.
• Expertise in building institutional partnerships and managing client relationships with family offices, endowments, foundations, and HNIs.
• Strong knowledge of domestic and international investment products, including UCITS, AIFs, PMS, SMA, and Gift City investment vehicles.
• Experience in ESG integration, policy development, risk management, corporate engagement, and compliance with SFDR and Annex II reporting.
• Proven track record of successful fundraising and strategic relationship management across multiple regions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Educational qualifications such as a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related fields; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., CFA, CAIA) preferred.

Preferred Skills

• Deep understanding of global asset management regulations and compliance standards.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives.
• Multilingual skills or regional expertise in the US, Europe, South East Asia, or the Middle East.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in marketing and client engagement strategies.

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in asset management, fund raising, or international investment product management.
• Experience working with institutional clients, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Demonstrated success in expanding global asset management footprints and managing cross-regional relationships.

Environment

The role involves a dynamic, client-focused environment with potential for hybrid or in-office work depending on company policies. The position requires collaboration with global teams and clients across different time zones, with a focus on strategic growth and compliance.

Salary

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Benefits

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