ALTERNATIVES PRODUCT IMPLEMENTATION ANALYST

Who We Are:As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.With over 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business, or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we’re looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.Who You'll Work With:We are looking for an Alternatives Product Implementation Analyst to join the Private Alternatives Infrastructure team within Global Technology & Operations focused on new product and account implementations and strategic initiatives.Private Alternatives Infrastructure is responsible for delivering technology & operations designed to enable revenue growth, drive efficiency, and mitigate risk for the Private Alternatives business channel. Private Alternatives investment strategies include Private Credit, US/European Real Estate Debt, Private Placements, and other private market strategies. Critical functions within Private Alternative Infrastructure include Product Implementation, Business Analysis, Project Management, 3rd Party Vendor Integration & Management, Infrastructure Technology Buildout and Operations Analysis. The Private Alternative Infrastructure Department collaborates closely with business unit heads across the Firm to develop plans in line with business objectives.What You'll Do:The role is responsible for supporting the Private Alternatives product strategy and development process by leading product implementation within the Investment and Operations teams to ensure proper support and control environments exist for new products.Applications and business or enterprise functions the role supportsThe Private Alternatives Product Implementation Analyst works closely with diverse cross-functional teams to help drive the implementation of high impact product initiatives and enhancements. The candidate will regularly interact with the Private Alternatives Investment teams, Operations, Fund Admin, Business Development, Product Strategy and Development, Legal, Risk, Compliance, as well as service providers and insurance clients.Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited toLead implementation of new Private Alternative offerings and enhancements to existing offerings.Work with and build relationships with diverse cross-functional departments throughout the firm to drive the product implementation process efficiently.Understand AB Private Alternative services/products, distribution markets and channels, & ability to be a strategic thinker to support innovation discussions.Support Operational Model research and design by identifying product deltas and solutioning for new investments, features, processes, or structures.Work closely with cross-functional teams, to leverage the firm’s existing private alternatives platform of vehicle types, separately managed accounts, client experience standards and service providers.Create internal-use term sheets to detail investment offering and operational terms of a new service, or enhancements to an existing service.Create internal and external product approval materials focused on Investment & Operations.Review offering documents to confirm alignment with agreed-to investment, offering, and operational terms.Guide implementation of initiatives utilizing cross-functional timelines, open issue trackers, and check-in calls to affirm on track.Monitor progress against target dates and milestones, hold subject matter experts accountable for tasks, escalate issues or obstacles, and provide status updates to management.Support subject matter experts on AB Private Alts platform, investment, and operational teams.Maintain database of Private Alternatives new product initiatives.Support maintenance of investment policies and procedures for new products and processes.What makes this role unique or interesting(if applicable)?The candidate will focus on supporting growth of the firm Private Alternatives capabilities and distribution expansion into insurance and retail.Professional development value of this role(i.e., what learning and professional growth does the role offer the candidate?)This role provides exposure to senior professionals, the ability to engage on projects across alternatives and the opportunity for career advancement.What We Are Looking For:Broad investment management and financial market knowledge across asset classes.Strong analytical and problem-solving ability; well-developed critical thinking skillsAbility to develop strong internal networks, and collaborate effectively with individuals at a range of levels from a variety of departments.Ability to lead and motivate a cross-section of teams to achieve timely and efficient execution of various projects.Capable of dealing with changing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environmentDetail oriented with ability to work independently and maintain high standards.Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skillsStrong project management and time management skillsExperience making processes and workflows more efficient.Qualifications, Experience, EducationA bachelor’s degree in business or related field or an MBA.Minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience with at least 2 years of experience in an Analyst / Associate role at an asset management / alternative asset management firm in a project management, business analysis or product development role.SkillsProven ability to multi-task across projects/requests and works well under time demands.Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.Knowledge of Private Alternatives is an added plus.AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed,  ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria.Nashville, TennesseeSummaryLocation: Nashville, TennesseeType: Full time