Scale your experience and responsibility at an independent, boutique private fund placement and secondary advisory business. Headquartered in London, with colleagues in Continental Europe, this team advises clients in raising private funds and in executing secondary transactions. Their focus is on private equity, private debt and infrastructure funds.
We are looking for a new VP/Senior Associate to create and manage Limited Partner (LP) relationships across both primary fundraises and secondaries transactions. This will mean:
* Initiaiting and nurturing close relationships with relevant private markets institutional investors;
* Bringing primary fundraising opportunities to those investors, mainly across the UK, Western Europe, and the US;
* Leading the distribution, or placement, of GP-led and LP-led secondaries transactions and co-investments;
* Convening roadshows during active fundraisings and secondaries deals;
* Supporting the full investment process, from initial introductions and due diligence to negotiation and final closing;
* Identifying opportunities, amongst the LP market, for secondary transactions and managing all aspects of their implementation.
Relevant candidates must bring:
* Proven relationship-management skills and an institutional sales track record, built over approximately five to seven years;
* Core experience in private fund placement or a comparable in-house role at a private markets investment platform;
* Early career Analyst experience in either investment banking, corporate finance advisory, or other financial product sell side delivery;
* A strong commercial mindset, supported by advanced marketing and communication abilities;
* A well-developed blend of analytical capability and relationship management skills;
* Motivation to thrive within a lean, boutique environment;
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English essential.
Additionally:
* Established LP relationships in the German and / or Swiss markets would be a plus;
* Possession of a US FINRA Series 7 license is advantageous.