Analyst, Investment Banking - Private Capital Advisory (Primaries)

Moelis & Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Moelis & Company in New York seeks an Analyst for Moelis Private Capital Advisory (PCA). The role provides exposure to live primary fundraising for flagship funds, first-time funds, separately managed accounts, and co-investment vehicles.

You will work with senior bankers and fund manager clients, gaining insight into GP diligence and LP evaluations. You will prepare fund materials, coordinate roadshows, manage data rooms, and analyze fund terms, fees, and investor feedback.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-2 years post-college financial services experience.
• Understanding of the private equity industry and an interest in primary fundraising and institutional LP coverage.
• Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to learn.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and technical skills (including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word).
• Ability to think creatively in order to solve problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organized, with good judgment and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential fundraising mandates by conducting GP due diligence — analyzing the manager's investment portfolio, track record and performance attribution, investment strategy, and quality of the management team
• Prepare fund marketing materials, including investor presentations (PPMs), data books, and financial models, and review fund economics (management fee, carry, GP commitment, key-person and other LPA terms) for accuracy and market positioning
• Coordinate investor roadshows and provide GP client support throughout the fundraising process, from soft-circling through first close, subsequent closes, and final close
• Manage the online dataroom for active fundraising campaigns and control the flow of fund documentation to prospective LPs
• Work with senior distribution/sales bankers to track investor feedback and maintain the LP order book and fundraising pipeline reporting
• Complete due diligence requests from LPs, including responses to due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) and coordination on subscription documents and side letters
• Maintain databases of active and historical fund closings, fund terms and benchmarks, and institutional LP investors (profiles, allocation strategies, and preferences) to support marketing materials and client advice
• Communicate regularly with institutional investors (pension plans, endowments and foundations, SWFs, insurance firms, funds-of-funds, family offices, asset managers, etc.) throughout the fundraise
• Conduct primary market research, including tracking fundraising volumes, fund terms, and LP allocation trends across the alternatives industry
• Conduct ad hoc industry research

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organization and time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive. Your application will not be considered if you have not completed the Suited assessment and shared your score with Moelis. Additional information about the assessment below. This is a requirement for the application process. Moelis has partnered with the screening platform Suited to help us better understand our applicants. Suited uses assessments to holistically and objectively understand what makes you unique. In addition to your academic background and experience, the traits and competencies captured by these assessments are predictive of on-the-job success, while reducing bias in the screening process.

Moelis Private Capital Advisory ("PCA") is a global business providing strategic advisory and distribution to private fund sponsors and institutional investors, spanning primary fundraising, tailored capital raise solutions, and secondary market advisory. Combined with the Firm's financial sponsor franchise, sector expertise and M&A capabilities, PCA delivers customized solutions across strategies including buyout, growth, real assets, special situations and sector-specific strategies.

The Primaries team within Moelis Private Capital Advisory is a leading capital raiser and strategic advisor to global alternative investment managers, advising general partners on the launch and execution of new fund vehicles — flagship and successor funds, first-time funds, separately managed accounts, and co-investment and fundless-sponsor vehicles — across strategies including buyout, growth equity, venture, distressed/turnaround, infrastructure, mezzanine, credit, and real assets. The team positions the fund, builds the LP order book, and runs the process through to final close, working closely with industry and product groups across Moelis and maintaining deep relationships with institutional LPs globally, including pension plans, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and funds-of-funds.

Position Description: The Analyst position offers exposure to all aspects of a live primary fundraise — from initial GP due diligence and positioning through final close — for flagship fund launches, first-time funds, separately managed accounts, and co-investment vehicles. The Analyst works closely with senior professionals firmwide, gaining close exposure to both fund manager clients and the LPs evaluating them.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate potential fundraising mandates by conducting GP due diligence — analyzing the manager's investment portfolio, track record and performance attribution, investment strategy, and quality of the management team
• Prepare fund marketing materials, including investor presentations (PPMs), data books, and financial models, and review fund economics (management fee, carry, GP commitment, key-person and other LPA terms) for accuracy and market positioning
• Coordinate investor roadshows and provide GP client support throughout the fundraising process, from soft-circling through first close, subsequent closes, and final close
• Manage the online dataroom for active fundraising campaigns and control the flow of fund documentation to prospective LPs
• Work with senior distribution/sales bankers to track investor feedback and maintain the LP order book and fundraising pipeline reporting
• Complete due diligence requests from LPs, including responses to due diligence questionnaires (DDQs) and coordination on subscription documents and side letters
• Maintain databases of active and historical fund closings, fund terms and benchmarks, and institutional LP investors (profiles, allocation strategies, and preferences) to support marketing materials and client advice
• Communicate regularly with institutional investors (pension plans, endowments and foundations, SWFs, insurance firms, funds-of-funds, family offices, asset managers, etc.) throughout the fundraise
• Conduct primary market research, including tracking fundraising volumes, fund terms, and LP allocation trends across the alternatives industry
• Conduct ad hoc industry research

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1-2 years post-college financial services experience
• Understanding of the private equity industry and an interest in primary fundraising and institutional LP coverage
• Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to learn
• Keen attention to detail
• Strong analytical and technical skills (including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Ability to think creatively in order to solve problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized, with good judgment and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team

Compensation Expectations: USD $110,000–$135,000

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. Any resume submitted (a) without the prior written approval from the Head of Recruiting or (b) to anyone at the Firm other than the Head of Recruiting will be deemed unsolicited. The Firm will not be obligated to pay any fee, commission, or other compensation in connection with any such submission, regardless of any prior communications or agency terms. Only agencies formally engaged by the Head of Recruiting for a specific search may submit candidates for consideration. Thank you for respecting our recruiting process.

Moelis & Company ("Moelis") is a leading global independent investment bank that provides innovative strategic advice and solutions to a diverse client base, including corporations, governments and financial sponsors. The Firm assists its clients in achieving their strategic goals by offering comprehensive integrated financial advisory services across all major industry sectors. Moelis’s experienced professionals advise clients on their most critical decisions, including mergers and acquisitions, recapitalizations and restructurings, capital markets transactions, and other corporate finance matters. The Firm serves clients from locations across North and South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. For further information, please visit: www.moelis.com.