VP IR Fundraising (French Speaking)

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for providing innovative solutions covering the full lifecycle of investments, from primary fund commitments to co-investments and secondary purchases, across private equity, real assets, and private credit.

We have partnered with more than 650 clients, including institutional investors of all sizes, as well as a growing number of private wealth advisers and investors, with approximately $65bn in discretionary assets under management (as of December 31, 2023).

Leveraging our specialized experience and global team of professionals across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, we invest with purpose and lead with expertise to build secure financial futures.

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Purpose of the Position

Reporting to the Investor Relations Head of French-speaking markets, Italy, and Spain, the regional head, the VP will seek to develop existing and new client relationships, enhance Pantheon’s brand and coverage across French-speaking Europe (France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Suisse Romande), and play a role in servicing existing clients. The role provides support across the team to ensure and further develop high-quality communication and contact with clients and prospects. It also includes responding to ad-hoc client requests, AML, and compliance checks, requiring regular contact with other Pantheon teams.

The role involves managing junior staff (Analyst and Associate level) in coordination with the regional head. It will also require close coordination with clients during fundraising and involvement in the closing process in collaboration with the client onboarding team. Depending on the complexity and size of clients, the individual should be able to service and support top-tier clients independently, with limited guidance, and tier 2-4 clients with minimal supervision.

The VP ensures the CRM is kept up-to-date, supported by the team. Additional responsibilities include organizing client events, such as seminars, workshops, and onsite due diligence sessions, supported by Pantheon’s marketing team. The individual will also work closely with the RFP team on client proposals.

Key Responsibilities

The VP should possess a solid knowledge of private markets and be able to develop ideas and strategies in collaboration with the regional head to increase the client base in the region:

• Servicing and supporting top-tier clients in close collaboration with the regional head
• Supporting prospecting efforts in the region by developing strategies and solutions
• Coordinating, producing, and reviewing presentation materials, performance data, and due diligence documents
• Managing the closing process
• Maintaining and updating client databases
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and Pantheon policies, including reporting compliance risks and maintaining high standards of conduct

Knowledge & Experience Required

• Strong understanding of private markets, preferably with experience in a fund of funds environment
• Proven track record in institutional and private wealth fundraising and relationship management, especially within French-speaking markets in Europe; experience with Spain and Italy is a plus
• Fluency in French and English is mandatory; additional European languages such as Spanish or Italian are advantageous
• Familiarity with compliance rules and regulations affecting the French market

This job description is not exhaustive and may include other duties as reasonably assigned by your manager.

Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't perfectly align, we encourage you to apply.