Our client, an established private markets placement agent, is looking to hire an experienced Project Manager to join their high-calibre and international team.
The candidate will be responsible for driving the development and execution of the project management function as well as working extensively with senior sales professionals to further the teams distribution efforts. This involves considerable verbal and written communication capabilities, strong analytical skills and the ability to manage junior professionals. It is a varied role within a stimulating environment that would suit an all-rounder who is both technically-minded, commercial and also a confident relationship builder.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with seniors in the origination fundraising mandates
- Be the key point of contact with clients driving fundraising project management efforts
- Supervise the production of marketing materials, such as pitch books, PPMs and DDQs ahead of going to market
- Coordinate the process between fundraisers and clients, coordinate targets and provide update status reports to clients
- Help coordinate due diligence processes
- Supervise the work of junior team members
YOUR PROFILE:
- Background in private equity working at a placement agent or in in-house investor relations
- Good experience of project management with a proven ability to lead a project
- Financially literate, faultless written and verbal English language skills
- Strong communicator, able to confidently manage relationships with senior professionals internally and externally
- excellent academic track record
