Our client is a growing NYC Private Equity Fund, seeking to add an experienced VP add to their Investor Relations/Client Solutions team in NYC. Ideal individual should be well versed with proven track record of effectively working with institutional investors from pensions/endowments/consultants and asset allocators. In this VP role you will be asked to manage a small team (1-3pp) so prior management experience is strongly preferred.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Source and screen prospective investors and strategically partner with internal sales team
• Manage Client Service efforts by working strategically with internal and external team to accomplish goal
• Target and nurture relationships with sophisticated institutional investors; pension funds, endowments, foundations and consultants
• Develop strategic and analytical frameworks for investor relations 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

• 5 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