Alternative Investment Specialist - Assistant Vice President / Vice President

Job Description

iCapital is seeking an Alternative Investment Specialist EMEA to support its distribution partnership with a large wealth management client. The role, based in Zurich, involves jointly reporting to the Head of Client Solutions EMEA and the Head of Alternative Investments Distribution at iCapital in New York. The primary responsibility is to grow alternative investment adoption by working with advisors, relationship managers, investment consultants, product specialists, and third-party asset managers.Responsibilities:

• Generate alternative investment product sales leads.
• Promote adoption of alternative investments through educational seminars and meetings.
• Provide feedback on market trends to support product launches and marketing strategy.
• Collaborate on new fund launches, including organizing product launch calls and client events.
• Offer advice on fundraising strategy to third-party asset management partners.
• Maintain CRM usage and maintenance.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in the alternative investment industry.
• Experience working with high-net-worth individuals and their advisors.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong team player with the ability to manage key stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel to meet advisors and attend conferences.
• CFA and/or CAIA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable securities laws and regulations.
• European languages are a plus.

iCapital offers:

• A hybrid work environment, requiring in-office presence Monday-Thursday with remote work flexibility on Fridays.