Selby Jennings · 2 days ago
Director, Real Estate Product Development
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expSelby Jennings is a large global asset management firm seeking a Director of Product Development to support the launch of new private real estate funds. This role involves partnering with various stakeholders to bring new strategies to market and leading cross-functional workstreams from concept through launch.
BankingEmploymentRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Alex Rich
Responsibilities
Partner with stakeholders across distribution, investment teams, legal, compliance, tax, marketing, and operations to bring new real estate strategies to market
Lead cross‑functional workstreams from initial concept through launch, including approvals, operational readiness, investor communications, and ongoing oversight
Define vehicle structures for private and registered funds (e.g., closed‑end, open‑end, evergreen structures) in collaboration with legal and investment professionals
Manage the product development pipeline and regularly communicate updates to internal partners
Serve as an internal expert on real estate fund structures, vehicle mechanics, market trends, distribution channels, and regulatory considerations
Monitor legal, tax, and regulatory developments affecting new or existing products and recommend adjustments where needed
Contribute ideas that strengthen the competitiveness and innovation of the firm's alternatives offerings
Qualification
Required
8+ years of relevant industry experience, ideally within asset management and with exposure to real estate or alternative investment vehicles
Proven ability to run multiple workstreams simultaneously in a dynamic environment
Strong analytical thinking, organization, and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of working effectively with senior stakeholders
Demonstrated resourcefulness and ability to work independently while also being a strong collaborator
Comfortable simplifying complex topics for various audiences
High level of integrity, curiosity, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving
Proficiency in the full Microsoft Office Suite
Company
Selby Jennings
Global recruitment firm specialising in Banking
1001-5000 employees
Funding
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