Business Development Associate – Private Capital

TEEMA Solutions Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in New York is seeking a Business Development Associate for their Private Capital division. This role supports capital raising initiatives, conducts investor research, and prepares presentations. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and possess strong analytical and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary range between $140,000 and $185,000 annually, and presents opportunities for growth in the private capital market.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of private capital markets and fundraising processes.
• Experience or coursework in investment banking or private equity is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support capital raising initiatives across various private capital strategies.
• Conduct investor research and market analysis.
• Prepare investor presentations and pitch materials.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM systems

Job description

Business Development Associate – Private Capital
Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Estimated Compensation: $140,000 – $185,000 total annual compensation (varies by employer)

About This Posting

This job description represents a sample Business Development Associate – Private Capital position commonly found through the Career Launch AI Talent Network. It is intended to help job seekers understand the responsibilities and qualifications typically associated with early-career roles in private capital fundraising, investor relations, and business development.

Actual openings may vary based on employer needs, target asset classes (e.g., private equity, credit, real estate, infrastructure), and client focus.

For more information on the Career Launch AI Talent Network, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/

Position Overview

Business Development Associates in Private Capital support investment and fundraising teams by identifying prospective investors, maintaining investor relationships, and driving capital commitments. The role combines financial analysis, investor engagement, and market research to expand the firm’s private capital base.

These roles often involve close collaboration with senior investment and business development professionals, client relationship teams, and marketing teams to execute fundraising initiatives and support investor communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support capital raising initiatives across private equity, credit, real estate, and other private capital strategies
• Conduct investor research, market analysis, and benchmarking to identify potential clients and funding opportunities
• Prepare investor presentations, pitch materials, and investment memoranda
• Assist in managing and growing relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals
• Track fundraising pipelines, investor activity, and engagement metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance, accurate reporting, and seamless execution of fundraising campaigns
• Support portfolio reporting and investor updates, including performance metrics and market insights
• Identify strategic opportunities to expand investor outreach and enhance fundraising effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Strong understanding of private capital markets, investment structures, and fundraising processes
• Experience or coursework in investment banking, private equity, credit, or asset management (preferred but not required)
• Analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex information
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or data management tools; familiarity with SQL or Python is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for investor-facing and internal reporting
• Strong interest in capital markets, private investing, and investor relations

About the Career Launch AI Talent Network

The Career Launch AI Talent Network helps job seekers pursue opportunities similar to this role through:

• Skills-based role matching
• Resume and profile optimization
• Guidance on outreach to fundraising, investor relations, and investment teams
• Interview preparation for private capital, business development, and financial analysis assessments

To learn more or express interest in private capital and business development roles, visit:
https://www.careerlaunch.ai/