Our client is a highly reputable Private Equity Fund, seeking to add an experienced VP/Director to their Investor Relations / Fund Raising team in NYC. Firm has a impeccable reputation within Sustainable Infrastructure and Real Assets.
Select individual should be well versed with proven track record of effectively raising capital from pensions/endowments/consultants and institutional investors.
Primary duties and responsibilities
- Source and screen prospective investors and strategically partner with internal sales team
- Drive global fundraising efforts by working closely with external consultants
- Execute on institutional capital raising through client universe including but not limited to top corporate and public pensions, endowment & foundations, and consultants
- Sit on ESG Committee to provide investors with quarterly updates
- Target and nurture relationships with sophisticated institutional investors; pension funds, endowments, foundations and consultants
- Develop strategic and analytical frameworks for Capital Raising and business development efforts
- Formalize and implement a business plan and strategy to introduce firm to new investors
- Attend meetings, industry events, and conferences with PM s to meet with potential investors and to represent the firm
- Prepare & present due diligence findings to investment committees, Senior Management and Firm Clients.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience, with at least 5 years of experience in sales, strategy consulting/ investment bank, or direct Hedge Fund Marketing/Investor Relations.
- Strong and well-developed analytic, problem-solving and quantitative skill, with exceptional attention to detail
- BA/BS degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
- Advanced degree (MBA) strongly preferred
- Results-orientation with an ability to take initiative, execute and complete deliverables in a timely manner
- Deep understanding of Private Equity/Alternative Asset Management and/or Real Estate required
- Strong leadership potential, with excellent inter-personal skills and collaboration abilities
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization