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Job Summary & Responsibilities

The William Blair Fund Placement team advises private market managers throughout the capital raising process. Transaction execution and the delivery of fundraising services to clients and prospects. Perform extensive fundraising advisory services and complete due diligence activities. Work closely with the project management and distribution teams to advance projects, gather necessary information, convey relevant investor updates and present findings to clients. Provide training and mentorship to less experienced staff.

Essential Responsibilities

Provide advice to clients on fundraise strategy, structuring, timing, investors and legal terms. Utilize creative approaches to analyze and illustrate key fundraising concepts/messages. Carefully review and provide guidance to Analysts’ work
Demonstrate thorough knowledge of the various private market strategies. Assimilate information to perform insightful analyses
Anticipate potential deal issues and pass concerns through to team members in real time
Actively participate in development of all materials related to the fundraising process. Respond to prospective investor due diligence questions
Demonstrate an understanding of broader fundraising markets and potential implications to each client process
Manage fundraising process, include investor tracking and client communications
Engage, with analysts, in the development of marketing materials that highlight the competitive advantage of William Blair Private Capital Advisory
Actively participate in client meetings and internal discussions
Identify improvements to processes and propose solutions to complete tasks more efficiently
Take ownership of client relationships. Foster effective dialogue with finance and accounting staff to facilitate processes. Anticipate needs and challenges and provide seamless solutions
Act as “on the job” trainer for analysts, providing constructive feedback. Focus on improving the quality of analyst and summer intern work product. Ensure senior team knows the valuable contributions of all team members
Ensure all activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Additional responsibilities as requested

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree required
Prior fundraising, investor relations or private placement experience required
Prior investment banking experience preferred
Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities
Excellent writing, verbal and computer skills, including ability to create materials
Critical thinking with problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to new tasks with little notice
Ability to manage expectations of senior bankers while working on multiple projects simultaneously
Effective leadership and coaching skills
Strong desire to win
Sound judgement
Deep, sophisticated understanding of private markets and the fundraising process
Commitment to satisfying internal and external customers
Travel required: approximately 10% to 30%
SIE Exam and Series 7 must be acquired

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance) and/or commission-based incentives.

Our featured benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Salary Range

$200,000—$200,000 USD

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