Private Assets Product Associate (m|f|x)

E Fundresearch; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Private Assets Product Associate to drive innovation in private markets. The role involves collaborating across teams to develop cutting-edge investment tools and requires experience in product management, financial services, and a passion for AI technologies. You will engage in market analysis, pricing strategies, and support product execution in a dynamic team environment. This role offers opportunities for career growth and a culture of innovation.

Benefits

Transparent compensation schemes

Flexible working arrangements

Global network of colleagues

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a product management role.
• Experience in financial services, private markets, or artificial intelligence.
• Knowledge of AI tools such as Lovable, ChatGPT, and LLMs.

Responsibilities

• Support ideation and discovery of new products.
• Conduct market due diligence and competitive analysis.
• Design pricing models and assist in sales campaign planning.

Skills

Product management

Financial services knowledge

Analytical thinking

AI tools understanding

Data analysis

Collaboration

Market research

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field

MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred

Tools

Data analysis tools

MSCI tools

Job description

Private Assets Product Associate (m|f|x) London

Produktmanagement Vollzeit ohne Führungsaufgaben mit betrieblicher Altersvorsorge

Join MSCI’s Private Assets Product team, where you’ll help drive the next wave of innovation that empowers institutional investors navigating private markets. This Associate product management role exists to support and accelerate the development of cutting‑edge solutions in private asset infrastructure, building in an AI first environment. The goal is to create tools that support client investment processes through better‑informed decisions. You’ll work at the forefront of collaboration, discovery, and delivery—translating market insights and client needs into tangible products that drive business growth. If you are energized by cross‑functional teamwork, passionate about product strategy, and ready to shape the future of private markets, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do, and we are inspired by our purpose – to power better investment decisions. You’ll be part of an industry‑leading network of creative, curious, and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself, set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself, our clients, and our industry.

MSCI is a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community. With over 50 years of expertise in research, data, and technology, we power better investment decisions by enabling clients to understand and analyze key drivers of risk and return and confidently build more effective portfolios. We create industry‑leading research‑enhanced solutions that clients use to gain insight into and improve transparency across the investment process.

• Support ideation and discovery initiatives of new products in private markets
• Support the creation of business cases by conducting deep market due diligence on competitive landscape, opportunity sizing and market positioning
• Evaluate paths to product creation, including but not limited to, buy, build or partner
• Perform wide reaching industry, client, and competitor analysis
• Designing pricing models and support sales campaign planning and execution
• Work with Program Management, Marketing, and Coverage toassistcoordination of go to market planning and execution including subject matterexpertisefor the development of product support collateral and client facing documentation
• Collaborate with Coverage, Program Management, Technology and Data Services to assess &maintainprioritization of product development requirements
• Analyse product usage statistics and reporting to develop insights into clientbehaviors, needs, product opportunities and risks
• Prepare reports or analysis for MSCI’s senior management business reviews
• Support strategic client opportunities from a product perspective
• Become an AI champion, leading prototype design work to bring product ideas to life
• 2+ years of experience in a product management role, with domain expertise of financial services, private markets or artificial intelligence
• Experience in business/financial analysis, data analysis, process mapping and specification writing, and familiarity with the product management & development lifecycle
• Experience working with a variety of data sets and databases to define and refine product strategy and for developing and delivering management reporting
• Knowledge and understanding of AI tools such as Lovable, ChatGPT, LLMs etc.
• Interest in applications of AI (prior experience working with AI is preferred)
• Detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem‑solving with a strong execution mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field (MBA, CFA, or CAIA preferred)
• Energetic, self‑motivated, and intellectually curious with a growth mindset and passion for innovation
• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits, tailored to your location, ensuring your financial security, health, and overall wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements, advanced technology, and collaborative workspaces.
• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.
• A global network of talented colleagues, who inspire, support, and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.
• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey, followed Learning@MSCI platform, LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.
• Multi‑directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges, internal mobility and expanded roles.
• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection, including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities, Asian Support Network, Black Leadership Network, Climate Action Network, Hola! MSCI, Pride & Allies, Women in Tech, and Women’s Leadership Forum.

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Managing Director, Global Head of Talent