Vaco
Associate, Advisory (Private Markets)
Location:
New York, NY Schedule:
Hybrid - 4 days onsite / 1 day remote Compensation:
$175,000-$200,000 base + discretionary bonus
Overview This Associate role is within a leading private markets advisory firm, focused on executing private equity fundraises end-to-end. The position works closely with senior leadership and offers meaningful client exposure, project ownership, and the opportunity to manage and mentor junior team members.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a strong advisory background and interest in private markets.
Key Responsibilities
Execute advisory fundraises from launch through close
Lead preparation of fundraising materials, maintain timelines, and oversee process management
Manage and develop analyst team members
Serve as primary client contact for process and operational matters
Participate in client meetings and senior-level interactions
Support origination efforts, due diligence, and database management
Ideal Candidate Profile
5+ years of experience in private equity, private capital fundraising, investment banking (M&A), or corporate finance advisory
At least 2 years in an advisory or consultative environment preferred
Strong corporate finance and financial modeling skills
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and commercially minded
Confident client-facing professional with leadership potential
Prior people management or mentoring experience preferred
Why This Role
Hands-on exposure to full lifecycle private equity fundraising
Significant client interaction and responsibility early in career
Opportunity to lead and mentor junior team members
Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus
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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
The individual's skill sets, experience and training;
Licensure and certification requirements;
Office location and other geographic considerations;
Other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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New York, NY Schedule:
Hybrid - 4 days onsite / 1 day remote Compensation:
$175,000-$200,000 base + discretionary bonus
Overview This Associate role is within a leading private markets advisory firm, focused on executing private equity fundraises end-to-end. The position works closely with senior leadership and offers meaningful client exposure, project ownership, and the opportunity to manage and mentor junior team members.
This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a strong advisory background and interest in private markets.
Key Responsibilities
Execute advisory fundraises from launch through close
Lead preparation of fundraising materials, maintain timelines, and oversee process management
Manage and develop analyst team members
Serve as primary client contact for process and operational matters
Participate in client meetings and senior-level interactions
Support origination efforts, due diligence, and database management
Ideal Candidate Profile
5+ years of experience in private equity, private capital fundraising, investment banking (M&A), or corporate finance advisory
At least 2 years in an advisory or consultative environment preferred
Strong corporate finance and financial modeling skills
Highly detail-oriented, organized, and commercially minded
Confident client-facing professional with leadership potential
Prior people management or mentoring experience preferred
Why This Role
Hands-on exposure to full lifecycle private equity fundraising
Significant client interaction and responsibility early in career
Opportunity to lead and mentor junior team members
Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus
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. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
The individual's skill sets, experience and training;
Licensure and certification requirements;
Office location and other geographic considerations;
Other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
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