Christopher Whitney has been retained by a global fund manager with $200bn in assets under management, headquartered in London. The firm, which is aggressively growing their alternatives business in EMEA and the Americas is looking to hire a Managing Director, Global Head of Product Development & Strategy for their alternative credit platform.This individual will be a strategic thought leader, driving product development from ideation through to launch.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and management of all alternative credit products across regions.Drive product innovation and strategy in alignment with company goals and market trends.Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including investment, marketing, legal, and compliance to ensure product success.Oversee the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch and beyond.Conduct market research and analysis to identify new product opportunities and enhancements.Engage with key stakeholders, including investors and industry partners, to gather insights and feedback.Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to industry best practices.Qualifications: 18+ years of experience developing and launching alternative credit products.Experience with alternative credit products.MBA from top business school preferred but not required.