Global Product Development Associate

Job Title:
Global Product Development Associate

Contract Type:
Permanent, full-time

Location:
Paris, France

Department:
Investment Office

What The Hiring Manager Says….
"Looking for a bright and motivated Associate to help shape and deliver new fund launches end-to-end, gaining exposure across the full lifecycle and collaborating with global stakeholders across the firm. A great opportunity to expand your experience while making a tangible impact."

Summary Of Our Opportunity
The Global Product Development Associate will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of new products across strategies (e.g., private credit, infrastructure, secondaries, real assets). Working closely with investment teams, client solutions group, legal, compliance, and operations, the Associate will help shape and deliver innovative solutions tailored to institutional and wealth-management clients globally.

This position requires strong organisational skills, a genuine interest in private markets and the ability to operate effectively and collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-border environment.

Primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

• Support the structuring and launch of new alternative investment products (e.g., closed-end funds, evergreen vehicles, feeders).
• Analyse competitor products, market trends, and investor demand to identify opportunities for innovation.
• Collaborate with colleagues across investment teams, marketing/client relations, operations, compliance, tax, and legal to ensure smooth execution of product launches.
• Manage multiple projects across regions.
• Support the continuous improvement of product development processes and frameworks.
• Maintain and update relevant internal databases and dashboards.

Key Requirements/ Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in product development, investment relations, structuring, or legal within the industry.
• Ability to coordinate complex projects across multiple stakeholders/ jurisdictions and to communicate effectively.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, and organisational skills.
• Fluency in English required.
• Familiarity with alternative fund structures (AIF, UCI Part II, ELTIF, SICAV, LPs, feeders, co-investments).
• Knowledge of Preqin and similar databases a plus.
• Proficiency in portfolio modelling tools highly desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Personal attributes that will make you successful in this role include but are not limited to:
• Genuine interest in private markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to thrive in a global, fast-changing environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and motivation.

Our Global Benefits Framework is centred around these 3 key attributes:

• Wellbeing - Supporting your mental, physical and financial wellbeing as well as your lifestyle needs.
• Inclusivity – Fit for purpose and competitive, no matter who or where you are.
• Longevity – Long Term and sustainable in design.

Inclusion is one of ICG's key values and we are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for everyone. By welcoming different perspectives, we strengthen ICG's performance, enrich decision-making and contribute to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and the markets we serve. Accordingly, our recruitment processes provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or any other characteristic protected by local law.
We are equally committed to delivering an inclusive and accessible candidate experience. If you require information in an alternative format, additional time for assessments, an adjusted interview schedule, or any other support during the recruitment process, please let us know.