Venture Search

Director/Managing Director - Secondary Advisory - Placement Agent

NEW YORK, NYPosted 30+ days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.

  • Job overview

    The Director/Managing Director role in Secondary Advisory at Venture Search involves leading GP-led secondaries transactions and expanding the Private Capital Advisory team within a leading Investment Bank.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role requires managing execution of Secondaries transactions, staying updated on industry trends, working with origination teams to onboard clients, analyzing data for investment strategies, collaborating with senior leadership, and identifying transaction risks with mitigation strategies.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates need 10+ years of experience in Secondaries at an Investment Bank or Advisory firm, proven success in GP-led secondaries, strong LBO modeling and analytical skills, excellent communication, and leadership abilities.

  • Company information

    Venture Search partners with a globally recognized leading Investment Bank specializing in Secondaries, focusing on Private Capital Advisory expansion.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join the Private Capital Advisory team focused on GP-led transactions, working collaboratively with senior leadership and origination teams.

Company overview

Venture Search, a brand of Valdere Group UK Ltd and Valdere Group DMCC, specializes in staffing and recruiting, particularly in executive search for venture-backed, early-stage, and public companies. The company operates globally, with notable presences in New York and Dubai, and focuses on placing high-level professionals in roles such as portfolio managers and product control directors. Venture Search generates revenue through recruitment services, connecting top talent with companies in need of specialized skills. Their history includes significant growth and a strong reputation in the executive search industry, partnering with leaders across various sectors.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight over a decade of experience in Secondaries within Investment Banks or Advisory firms, emphasizing your expertise in GP-led transactions and deal execution.

  • Showcase your strong LBO modeling, analytical, and quantitative skills, along with your ability to analyze market trends and inform investment strategies effectively.

  • Emphasize leadership qualities and your experience working collaboratively with senior teams, as well as your success in originating client relationships and managing transaction risks.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Venture Search's corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure it reaches the right hiring managers.

  • Connect with professionals in Venture Search's Private Capital Advisory division on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent industry trends or asking about their experience with GP-led deals to initiate meaningful conversations.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'Secondaries,' 'GP-led transactions,' 'LBO modeling,' 'Private Capital Advisory,' and 'risk mitigation' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.

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