Partner - Private Placements

Robertson Wright; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Robertson Wright is seeking a Partner – Private Placements for a New York team. The role originates and leads private capital mandates, leveraging a deep investor network and a proven track record of execution.

You will mentor junior bankers, help shape market strategy, and represent the firm at industry events in NYC. Regulatory licensing (Series 7/63/79) is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of investment banking or private capital experience.
• Proven track record closing private placements.
• Active network of institutional investors.
• Strong technical and structuring skills.
• Entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset.
• Regulatory licenses (Series 7, 63, 79) or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Originating and leading private placement mandates.
• Oversee end-to-end deal execution from outreach to close.
• Leverage established investor relationships.
• Mentor junior bankers and contribute to growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on market strategy and expansion.
• Represent the firm in NYC investment community.

Skills

Investor network

Deal origination

End-to-end deal execution

Leadership

Mentoring

Structuring

Regulatory licensing

Job description

Our client, a highly regarded boutique investment bank with a strong focus on private capital raising, has engaged us to identify an experienced Partner – Private Placements to join their New York team. The firm has built a reputation for delivering sophisticated capital-raising solutions for emerging growth and middle-market companies across a range of sectors. They operate with the agility of a small firm, yet compete directly with much larger platforms through deep relationships and a strong execution track record. This is a senior hire that will sit at the core of the firm’s continued expansion.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this Partner role, you will be responsible for both originating and leading private placement mandates. The firm is looking for someone who brings a strong network, proven execution capabilities, and the ability to operate at a strategic leadership level. Key responsibilities include:

• Originating new mandates across private equity, growth equity, venture capital, private credit, and structured capital.
• Leading end-to-end deal execution: investor outreach, diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing.
• Leveraging an established network of institutional investors—credit funds, PE/VC firms, family offices, strategic investors, and alternative capital providers.
• Mentoring and developing junior bankers and actively contributing to firm-wide growth initiatives.
• Working closely with senior leadership on market strategy, product positioning, and expansion of the private capital advisory offering.
• Representing the firm in the NYC investment community, industry events, and investor meetings.

What We’re Looking For

Our client is seeking a senior professional with:

• 10+ years of investment banking, private capital advisory, or institutional capital-raising experience.
• A demonstrable track record successfully closing private placement deals.
• A deep, active network of relevant investors.
• Strong technical and structuring skills, along with a sophisticated understanding of private markets.
• An entrepreneurial, collaborative mindset suited to a growing boutique environment.
• Required regulatory licensing (Series 7, 63, 79) or the ability to obtain these.