Our client is a leading alternative investment manager seeking to add an experienced VP add to their Consulting Relations/Cap Intro team in NYC. Ideal individual must be well versed with proven track record of effectively working with asset allocators, from both sides of the business alternatives investments and pensions/endowments/consultants and institutional investors.

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

• 9+ 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