Private Equity - Fund Placement Manager

Role Overview:

The Fund Placement Manager will be responsible for managing fundraising mandates, developing institutional investor relationships, and providing strategic advisory services to private market fund managers. The role requires strong capital-raising experience, in-depth knowledge of private markets, and the ability to execute fundraising campaigns efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising & Capital Raising

• Lead and manage fundraising mandates for private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate funds.
• Oversee investor outreach, pitch execution, and capital commitment processes.
• Manage and track investor engagement from first contact through to final close.

2. Investor Relations & Business Development

• Expand and maintain relationships with institutional investors, including pension funds, insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and family offices.
• Provide market intelligence on investor appetite, fund structures, and competitive landscape.
• Facilitate investor due diligence processes, including data room management and Q&A coordination.

3. Strategic Fund Advisory

• Advise fund managers on fund positioning, structuring, and investor targeting.
• Assist in the preparation of investor presentations, private placement memoranda (PPMs), and due diligence materials.
• Support General Partners (GPs) in refining their capital-raising strategy and navigating complex fundraising environments.

4. Marketing & Roadshow Coordination

• Organize investor roadshows, one-on-one meetings, and virtual presentations.
• Develop tailored investor engagement strategies and execute targeted fundraising campaigns.
• Prepare investor briefing documents and reports.

5. Market Research & Intelligence

• Track fundraising trends, institutional investor allocations, and regulatory developments in private markets.
• Conduct competitive benchmarking and analyze fund terms & conditions.
• Monitor investor activity and capital flow across geographies and asset classes.

Key Requirements

Experience & Background

• Minimum 5+ years experience in fund placement, investor relations, private equity fundraising, or institutional capital raising.
• Strong institutional investor network and demonstrable track record in capital raising.
• Previous experience with a placement agent, private equity firm, investment bank, or asset manager is highly desirable.

Technical & Market Knowledge

• Deep understanding of private equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real estate investment strategies.
• Strong knowledge of fund structures, LP dynamics, secondary transactions, and co-investments.
• Familiarity with legal, tax, and regulatory aspects of fund structuring and investor agreements.

Skills & Competencies

• Relationship Management: Proven ability to engage and influence institutional investors.
• Analytical Thinking: Strong financial analysis and market research capabilities.
• Project Management: Ability to manage multiple fundraising projects simultaneously.
• Communication & Negotiation: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with CRM systems, investor databases, and financial modeling tools.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• CFA, CAIA, or MBA is a plus.