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Associate, Private Equity Advisory

Vaco
$175,000.00 - $200,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Jan 14, 2026
Associate, Private Equity Advisory Location: New York, NY (Midtown), Hybrid 4 days in office Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 + Discretionary Bonus The Opportunity: Architecting Global Fundraises Join a premier global private markets adviser as a Senior Associate within our New York Advisory team. This is a high-visibility role designed for a sophisticated finance professional who thrives at the intersection of technical execution and senior client management. As an Associate, you will be the "Engine Room" of the fundraising process, working directly with General Partners (GPs) to execute complex fundraises from inception to close. This is an elite opportunity to build your personal brand in the Private Equity ecosystem while leading a team of high-performing analysts. Key Responsibilities Execution & Strategy Deal Leadership: Lead the end-to-end execution of advisory fundraises, driving the creation of marketing materials and managing the entire fundraising lifecycle. Team Management: Direct the workflow of the Analyst team, overseeing project timelines, deadlines, and quality control for all deliverables. Strategic Input: Act as a key contributor to business growth, providing data-driven strategic input to senior leadership. Origination Support: Identify target clients, lead due diligence efforts, and manage proprietary market databases. Client Interface & Advisory Primary Liaison: Serve as the main point of contact for clients on all operational and process-related issues. Executive Presence: Attend and lead key segments of client meetings and conference calls, managing relationships with senior-level stakeholders. Quality Assurance: Ensure "peerless execution" and high-standard professionalism in every internal and external interaction. Required Qualifications Experience: 5+ years of experience in Private Equity, Private Capital Fundraising, M&A, or Corporate Finance Advisory. Consultative Pedigree: Ideally 2+ years in a client-facing advisory or consultative environment. Leadership: Proven experience managing or mentoring junior employees (Analyst level). Technical Excellence: Advanced command of Corporate Finance (P&L, Balance Sheets, Capital Structures) and expert-level proficiency in Excel (modelling), PowerPoint, and Word. Communication: Exceptional verbal and written English; additional languages are a plus. The "Soft Skills": Socially confident, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to think on your feet under pressure. Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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