Associate - Placement Agent/Private Capital Advisory

Associate, PCA Team – Dartmouth Partners (London)

A leading global advisory firm is seeking an Associate to join its PCA team in London.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate due diligence processes and prepare key fundraising materials (PPMs, DDQs, investor presentations).
• Manage workstreams across investor outreach, pipeline tracking, and closing processes.
• Support senior colleagues in client communication and relationship management.

Analytical & Marketing Support

• Build financial models for fund performance, portfolio analysis, and investor return scenarios.
• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and investor mapping to inform fundraising strategy.
• Draft marketing materials and investor communications with clarity and precision.
• Oversee analysts in preparing materials and managing data rooms.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, high‑performance culture.

Business Development

• Support origination efforts and broader marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to thought leadership and maintain awareness of private markets trends.

Education & Experience

• 2–5 years of experience in private capital advisory, placement agent roles, or in‑house IR roles.

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated ability to execute fundraising processes and manage investor interactions.
• Strong analytical capabilities, particularly within private markets.

Soft Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to senior stakeholders.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong work ethic.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Business Development, and Finance

Location: London, England, United Kingdom