# Head of Research and Market Development - Senior Vice President at iCapital

- Company: iCapital
- What the company does: Helping Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers incorporate alternative strategies at scale. Helping Asset Managers open new lanes of distribution.
- Company website: https://icapital.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: New York, New York, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $190K to $215K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-28
- Apply by: 2026-11-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/icapitalnetwork/jobs/8853333002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/icapital-head-of-research-and-market-development-senior-vice-president/

## About the role

iCapital is looking to hire a Head of Research and Market Development to build and lead iCapital's market intelligence function, delivering actionable insights across private markets, wealth management, and financial technology. This role combines market research, client and advisor insights, competitive intelligence, and business analysis to inform strategic decision-making across Product, Marketing, Sales, Distribution, Corporate Development, and executive leadership.

## What they're looking for

- 15+ years of experience in market research, market intelligence, strategy, consulting, business insights, or related functions within financial services, wealth management, asset management, alternatives, or fintech
- MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
- Proven experience building, scaling, and leading market intelligence, market development, strategic insights, or research organizations
- Deep understanding of private markets, alternative investments, advisor distribution, wealth management, portfolio construction, and related investment products and platforms
- Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data, market dynamics, and business trends into actionable recommendations
- Demonstrated success influencing senior executives, advising cross-functional stakeholders, and driving enterprise-wide initiatives

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