Reference: 15671 New Vice President / Associate, Established Independent Placement Firm, London, UK. We are working with a specialist private markets fundraising advisory firm with a long‑established presence in Europe. The placement agent has built a strong reputation supporting both emerging and established private markets managers with capital raising and investor engagement strategies. The firm is seeking a Vice President or Associate‑level professional to join their client management team. The role offers a blend of fundraising execution, client advisory and commercial responsibility. This is a great opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment where new ideas are encouraged and individuals are given significant responsibility from an early stage.
About our client
We are working with a specialist private markets fundraising advisory firm with a long‑established presence in Europe. The placement agent has built a strong reputation supporting both emerging and established private markets managers with capital raising and investor engagement strategies. With offices in London and continental Europe, the firm continues to grow and evolve, offering employees the opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment where new ideas are encouraged and individuals are given significant responsibility from an early stage. This is an excellent opportunity to join an entrepreneurial, collaborative and commercially focused team.
What the job involves
- Managing relationships with private markets fund manager clients throughout fundraising processes
- Advising clients on fundraising strategy, positioning and investor engagement
- Coordinating and driving fundraising projects to successful completion
- Supporting investor outreach and origination activities
- Conducting market research and maintaining awareness of fundraising trends and investor activity
- Contributing to client deliverables, presentations and strategic fundraising initiatives
- Taking ownership of projects and workstreams with a high degree of autonomy
Who we are looking for
- Experience within a placement agent, corporate finance advisory firm or similar client‑facing financial services environment
- Strong understanding of private markets fundraising and investor engagement
- Excellent relationship management and communication skills
- Commercial instincts and a natural business development mindset
- A proactive and solutions‑oriented approach
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- High levels of resilience, energy and accountability
- Strong interest in technology and AI, with the ability to leverage modern tools to improve efficiency and outcomes
- A collaborative approach combined with the confidence to take initiative and drive projects forward
