Vice President of Capital Formation

Overview

We are partnered with an independent global private markets placement and advisory group who is looking to bring on a Vice President of Investor Relations in their New York City office. This firm is a leading player in the private markets ecosystem, working closely with high-quality investment managers across established and emerging markets. They advise on a wide range of initiatives, including primary capital raises, secondary solutions, and direct transactions, spanning private equity, venture capital, credit, infrastructure, and real assets.

Responsibilities

• Lead private capital‑raising processes across multiple product lines, including private equity, credit, venture capital, and real assets.
• Oversee deliverables produced by junior team members, including status reports, activity reports, roadshow calendars, investor profiles, agendas, and marketing materials.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding fundraising activity, roadshows, and marketing materials, while providing strategic and advisory guidance throughout the process.
• Establish and maintain relationships with institutional investors across North America, conducting distribution activities, driving transactions forward, and ensuring all required actions are completed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 6+ years of finance experience in investment banking, investor relations, private equity, consulting, or private capital placement, ideally with 6+ years of private markets experience.
• Strong knowledge of the alternative assets industry.
• Strong numerical aptitude with advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Solid understanding of corporate finance (balance sheets, P&L, capital structures, etc.).
• Ability to hit the ground running and leverage existing investor relationships or develop new ones from day one.
• Demonstrated track record of client or investor exposure and impact.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Ability to leverage pre‑existing or develop new relationships from day one.