4+ years of experience in investment banking or private equity, preferably in a placement firm
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Meticulous attention to detail and consistency in deliverables
Demonstrated strong work ethic and ability to collaborate
Highly organized and proactive in approach
FINRA Series 63, 79 licenses and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam required upon hiring
Responsibilities
Lead daily fundraising mandate execution with direct client engagement
Prepare client presentations and draft offering memoranda
Maintain and update investor background information via CRM
Manage distribution coverage for qualified US institutional investors
Support investor due diligence processes and RFIs
Coordinate client roadshows and manage logistics
Conduct industry research and assess market trends
Benefits
Exposure to senior members of the FPA Group
Opportunity to work with leading Private Equity clients
Gain experience in capital raising from international institutional investors
Involvement in both advisory and distribution functions
Development of communication skills with institutional LP accounts
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a candidate to fill an Associate position in our Global Fund Placement & Advisory Group, with the positing being based in New York. The candidate will work closely with senior members of the FPA Group and gain exposure by supporting deal teams in both the advisory and distribution functions of raising capital from international institutional investors on behalf of leading Private Equity clients. The Associate role is critical in taking lead on the preparation of marketing materials and ensuring that ongoing client interaction reports are run efficiently. In addition to taking on a lead role in execution, the Associate will also gain experience in developing communication with institutional LP accounts in the US. The Associate will also assist in leading due diligence and quantitative evaluation of prospective fund managers and sponsor-led direct transactions.
Responsibilities:
Leading day-to-day fundraising mandate execution involving direct client interaction
Preparing client presentations, drafting offering memoranda, preparing internal committee memoranda and preparing other materials for senior FPA bankers as required
Overseeing the updating and maintenance of investor background information and client-specific communication on a daily basis via the CRM
Distribution coverage of a number of qualified US institutional investors
Supporting the management and execution of investor due diligence processes (RFIs)
Supporting the management and coordination of client roadshows
Supporting prospective client searches and due diligence for mandate origination
Assessing industry research and trends
Qualifications:
At least 4 years of industry experience related to investment banking or private equity, ideally in a placement firm focused on buyout and growth equity strategies
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills
Excellent attention to detail and consistency in work product
Strong work ethic and team player
Organized and proactive
Series 63, 79 FINRA licenses and Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam required at time of hiring or shortly thereafter
Compensation:
For job postings in New York City, Oppenheimer is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role. This salary range is specific to New York and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making salary decisions including but not limited to your skills, qualifications, experience, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 at the time of this posting. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as discretionary bonus.
About Oppenheimer Holdings
Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a leading middle market investment bank and full service broker-dealer that has been providing investment banking, financial advisory services, capital markets services, asset management, wealth management, and related products and services for over 130 years. The company is headquartered in New York City and has offices in major financial centers around the world. Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. is a publicly traded company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol OPY.