Product Specialist
Chicago, IL – RCP is looking to hire a dynamic and highly motivated Product Specialist to support the Managing Partner in the growth and servicing of Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), customized mandates and new product development. This position is ideal for a professional with strong private equity acumen, a consultative mindset, and the ability to think strategically about aligning client needs with investment opportunities.
If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume to ktarpey@rcpadvisors.com. Thank you in advance for your consideration.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Business Development
- Partner with Business Development team to identify and research high potential prospects for SMA relationships
- Lead initial engagement and relationship-building with prospects, collaborating closely with the Managing Partner.
- Guide prospects through the legal structuring process, coordinating with legal and tax teams as needed
- Draft, refine and present compelling SMA proposals tailored to each client’s objectives for various mandates
- Lead the content coordination on the RFI/RFP process in collaboration with marketing team
- Assist in negotiating terms and ensure alignment of client and firm interests
Client Relationship Management
- Serve as a key point of contact for existing SMA clients, delivering responsive, strategic and solutions-oriented service. Includes leading update meetings, responding to requests and ensuring compliance of all accounts.
- Proactively monitor client needs and SMA performance, escalating opportunities or issues as necessary.
- Develop and maintain deep client knowledge to anticipate future needs and enhance relationship value.
- Coordinate internally with investment, legal and tax teams to ensure a seamless client experience.
New Product Development
- Research and develop new product offerings alongside the Managing Partner
- Partner with legal and tax teams to effectively and efficiently structure new products
- Coordinate with Business Development team to identify clients for new products
Requirements and Qualifications:
Required
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 6+ years of relevant experience in private equity, asset management, investment consulting or similar field
- Strong knowledge of private markets and investment structures; familiarity with SMAs is preferred
- Demonstrated success in a consultant, sales or business development role
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a consultative approach to client service
- Strategic thinker with the ability to balance client needs and the firm objectives
The duties and responsibilities described above are not comprehensive and additional tasks will be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
Benefit & Compensation:
- Insurance services including medical, dental and vision plans. Company and employees pay premiums.
- 401k with a company safe harbor contribution for all eligible employees
- Short- and long-term disability
- Voluntary life, AD&D, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness and voluntary hospital indemnity
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pre-tax commuter benefit program
- Transit and cell phone stipend
- 12 paid holidays
- Unlimited time off for vacation, sick and personal time
- Paid Parental leave
- Compensation for this role will be between $150,000 and $200,000
About RCP Advisors
Founded in 2001, RCP Advisors is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Chicago that provides access to lower middle market private equity fund managers through primary funds-of-funds, secondary funds, and co-investment funds. Additionally, the firm provides advisory and investment research services.
Contact
Katie Tarpey
Head of Human Resources
The duties and responsibilities described above are not comprehensive and additional tasks will be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
RCP Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees and applicants with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RCP Advisors are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
RCP Advisors will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact us at (214-764-3195) or HR@p10alts.com.