Senior Associate - Leading PE Placement Agent

Our client is one of the leading Private Equity Placement firms, with its areas of business being primarily fund-raising for mid and large cap funds but also secondaries and directs.

The team is very busy and our now looking to recruit a Senior Associate to their project management team. This is a truly exceptional business to work for, you will be working within a leading team and have opportunities to train and learn in other areas of the business.

Main Responsibilities:

• Think strategically to ensure fundraise is successful and achieved quickly.
• Manage a number of key clients and help them achieve their fundraising objectives.
• Ensure the smooth operation of the client management function and that the work delivered is professional and is of high quality.
• Be an expert in fund placement and the main escalation point to handle issues/ problems.
• Cover a number of origination targets.
• Represent to all stakeholders e.g. regulators, competitors, internal and external clients; meetings and committees.
• Train and mentor junior team members.

Candidate Requirements:

• 8-10 Years' Financial services experience with strong understanding of PE market.
• Strong written and communication skills in English
• 2:1 Minimum Degree from a recognised University
• Strong time management and excellent project management skills
• Financial analysis skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Advanced use of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluency in a European Language would be a bonus (Not Essential)

Please first apply with a copy of your CV.