Associate - Private Capital Advisory

Job Description:

At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. 

We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients.

We are currently looking for an Associate to join the Private Funds Group in London.  

The Private Funds Group is an integral team within Aviditi Advisors. In August 2024, it was announced that Piper Sandler completed its acquisition of Aviditi Advisors (press release) representing the next chapter of the firm’s continued growth as Piper Sandler’s Private Capital Advisory group. The Private Capital Advisory group provides comprehensive, tailored solutions throughout an alternative investment manager’s lifecycle. A candidate would have the ability to join an entrepreneurial and growing team looking to build out a highly differentiated, private equity focused advisory platform. Private Capital Advisory operates across three core business lines: primary fundraising, secondary advisory and portfolio company financing solutions. The Private Funds Group has advised on over $523 billion1 in transaction volume. More detailed information on Private Capital Advisory group within Piper Sandler, can be found here.

An associate in the Private Funds Group will have the opportunity to assist in the execution of its ever-growing pipeline of primary fundraising opportunities. We are looking for motivated self-starters who are interested in taking a prominent seat in driving execution as well as interfacing with clients on a regular basis. This opportunity is an ideal role for candidates who are interested in contributing to building and expanding a private equity-focused advisory platform. The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial team spirit, possess strong leadership skills, and take a hands-on approach in his/her everyday dealings within the company.

Key deal execution tasks include:

• Underwriting prospective managers, including conducting analysis on performance, portfolio companies, marketability, etc.
• Designing go-to-market strategies
• Marketing/positioning of an alternative investment product
• Preparation of marketing materials
• Post-launch execution alongside the relationship management team
• Working in concert with our Capital Solutions and Secondary Capital Advisory teams to deliver full-life cycle, strategic advisors to clients
• Ad hoc projects and other work as assigned

Qualifications include:

• Minimum three full year of experience at a placement agent or a leading investment bank
• An undergraduate degree from a top-tier school
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in Excel modeling and valuation techniques
• Strong technology skills, particularly in exceptional Excel and Power Point
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey concepts and ideas concisely
• Ability to perform well under pressure, manage tight deadlines, and synthesize large volumes of information effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented, organised, pro-active, and possessing intellectual curiosity, with the ability to thrive in a high energy, dynamic environment
• Capability to interact with clients in a highly professional and mature manner
• Outstanding ethics, integrity, and judgement
• Willingness to obtain relevant licenses (e.g., FCA qualifications) if not already held

Why Piper Sandler:

Piper Sandler Companies (NYSE: PIPR) is a leading investment bank driven to help clients Realize the Power of Partnership®. We enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. We transcend transactions to define possibilities—enabling clients to achieve their short-term goals while realizing their long-term vision. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the United States and globally in London, Aberdeen, Munich, Zurich, Paris and Hong Kong.

Our London office offers unparalleled sector expertise in chemicals, consumer, energy and power, infrastructure, healthcare, financial services and private capital advisory, coupled with bespoke corporate finance capabilities.

Learn more about Piper Sandler at https://www.pipersandler.com/.