Business Development Analyst

RCP Advisors, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Analyst to join their Fundraising and Business Development team in Chicago. This role is pivotal in securing investor commitments and driving business growth. The Analyst will assist in creating pitch materials, coordinating investor meetings, and conducting market research. With opportunities for skill development in prospecting and pitching, this position promises hands-on experience in engaging with potential investors. The firm offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will significantly impact its fundraising efforts.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401k with company contribution

Short- and long-term disability

Unlimited time off

Paid parental leave

Transit and cell phone stipend

Employee Assistance Program

12 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ year of professional experience in finance or business.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fundraising tasks and manage due diligence inquiries.
• Collaborate on data requests and maintain the firm's CRM database.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Resourcefulness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance

Bachelor’s degree in economics

Bachelor’s degree in business management

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Chicago, IL –RCP is looking to hire an Analyst to join our Fundraising and Business Development team. The Analyst plays a vital role in supporting the team’s efforts to secure investor commitments to its funds and drive business growth. This position involves assisting with the creation of pitch materials, coordinating investor meetings, and tracking communications. The Analyst will also contribute to market research and identify potential leads.

In addition to supporting the team, this role offers significant opportunities for skill development in prospecting and pitching. The Analyst will gain hands on experience in crafting investment pitches and engaging with potential investors.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position, please send your resume [e-mail] .Thank you in advance for your consideration.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the fundraising team with various tasks, including handling data requests, managing due diligence inquiries, planning travel and updating pipeline.
• Collaborate with team members to handle tasks such as qualitative and quantitative data requests, cash flow analysis, and tracking ongoing fundraising opportunities for each investment strategy.
• Maintain firm’s proprietary CRM database by uploading accounts and contacts on a daily basis.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of pitching RCP and build the skills needed to deliver pitches independently.
• Identify, develop and cultivate relationship with new prospects: endowments, foundations, family offices, corporate/public pensions, consultants and advisors.
• Act in professional and ethical manner both in the office and with other team members when representing the firm externally.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business management or related field
• 1+ year of professional working experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel; experience with Salesforce is a plus
• Willing and able to travel up to 10% of the year
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Demonstrates self-awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-Development: Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Insurance services including medical, dental and vision plans. Company and employees pay premiums.
• 401k with a company safe harbor contribution for all eligible employees
• Short- and long-term disability
• Voluntary life, AD&D, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness and voluntary hospital indemnity
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transit and cell phone stipend
• 12 paid holidays
• Unlimited time off for vacation, sick and personal time
• Paid Parental leave
• Compensation for this role will be between $70,000 – $90,000

About RCP Advisors

Founded in 2001, RCP Advisors is a private equity investment firm headquartered in Chicago that provides access to lower middle market private equity fund managers through primary funds-of-funds, secondary funds, and co-investment funds. Additionally, the firm provides advisory and investment research services.

The duties and responsibilities described above are not comprehensive and additional tasks will be assigned. The scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

RCP Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing employees and applicants with an environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RCP Advisors are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, veteran or disability status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
RCP Advisors will provide reasonable accommodations during the application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact us at (847-878-3371) or [e-mail] .