Private Funds Advisory - Distribution Associate

Piper Sandler & Co. in; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Sandler is seeking a Private Funds Distribution Associate to join the Private Funds Group in Dallas. The role supports senior team members in fundraising efforts, investor targeting, outreach, and CRM updates across LPs, consultants, and institutional investors.

You will help communicate each client’s value proposition, prepare investor materials, coordinate meetings and roadshows, and monitor market activity while collaborating with PCA colleagues to enhance coverage and execution.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in private-fund fundraising, placement agency, institutional sales or investor coverage, private-markets investor relations, alternatives distribution, or investment banking.
• Experience supporting capital-raising, investor-coverage, or other client-facing processes preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage professionally with investors, clients, and colleagues.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand investment strategies and financial materials.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple fundraising workstreams and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in maintaining and developing relationships with LPs, consultants, and other institutional and high-net-worth investors in the Midwest, South and West Coast Regions.
• Assist with the execution of fundraising mandates, including investor targeting, outreach, meeting preparation, follow-up, and process tracking.
• Develop working knowledge of GP clients, fund products, investment strategies, and target investor profiles; help communicate each client’s value proposition to prospective investors.
• Prepare and maintain investor materials, meeting notes, coverage plans, and CRM records, including timely updates to CRM.
• Coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, due diligence sessions, and follow-up processes.
• Monitor investor allocation trends, market activity, competitors, and relevant private-markets developments; share insights with the team.
• Work collaboratively with project management and colleagues across PCA to support a coordinated client and investor experience.
• Contribute to PFG’s broader growth by identifying opportunities to deepen investor coverage and improve fundraising execution.

Skills

Relationship management

Investor relations

Capital raising

CRM experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

DealCloud

Job description

Job Description: At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. We believe diverse teams with unique backgrounds, skills and experiences yield more innovative solutions. Our mission is to recruit, develop, retain and engage a high-performing team. Our business enables bright, committed people working in partnership within an environment that allows each person to achieve at a high level. We commit to encouraging and valuing inclusivity because every partner brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our clients. Piper Sandler’s Private Capital Advisory group ("PCA") provides comprehensive, tailored solutions throughout an alternative investment manager’s lifecycle. PCA operates across three core business lines: Private Funds, Secondary Capital Advisory, and Capital Solutions. We are currently looking for a Private Funds Distribution Associate to join the Private Funds Group ("PFG") in Dallas. The associate will support the placement of private-market investment funds with investors in the Midwest, Southand West Coast helping senior team members develop investor relationships and execute fundraising mandates. The associate will support the distribution of multiple fundraising mandates simultaneously, helping ensure effective communication among fund managers, investors, and internal teams. This client-facing role requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills, an interest in the alternative investment industry, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment. The role offers exposure to investor coverage, fundraising strategy, and collaboration across PCA’s core business lines.

Key deal execution tasks include:

• Support senior team members in maintaining and developing relationships with LPs, consultants, and other institutional and high-net-worth investors in the Midwest, South and West Coast Regions
• Assist with the execution of fundraising mandates, including investor targeting, outreach, meeting preparation, follow-up, and process tracking
• Develop working knowledge of GP clients, fund products, investment strategies, and target investor profiles; help communicate each client’s value proposition to prospective investors
• Prepare and maintain investor materials, meeting notes, coverage plans, and CRM records, including timely updates to CRM
• Coordinate investor meetings, roadshows, due diligence sessions, and follow-up processes.
• Monitor investor allocation trends, market activity, competitors, and relevant private-markets developments; share insights with the team
• Work collaboratively with project management and colleagues across PCA to support a coordinated client and investor experience
• Contribute to PFG’s broader growth by identifying opportunities to deepen investor coverage and improve fundraising execution
• Ad hoc projects and other work as assigned

Qualifications include:

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in private-fund fundraising, placement agency, institutional sales or investor coverage, private-markets investor relations, alternatives distribution, or investment banking
• Experience supporting capital-raising, investor-coverage, or other client-facing processes preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-management skills, with the ability to engage professionally with investors, clients, and colleagues
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand investment strategies and financial materials
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple fundraising workstreams and deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required; experience with DealCloud or another CRM platform preferred
• Bachelor’s degree required; a degree in finance, economics, accounting, or a related field preferred
• FINRA SIE, 7, 63 licenses or the ability to obtain them within the applicable timeframe

As a leading investment bank, we enable growth and success for our clients through deep sector expertise, candid advice and a differentiated, highly productive culture. Our investment banking clients have access to unparalleled guidance through our deep product and sector expertise and ready access to global capital. We take pride in providing our clients with thoughtful advice and diligent execution, no matter the economic environment.

Our investment banking group partners with corporate clients and financial sponsors to provide advisory and financing services related to mergers and acquisitions, equity and debt capital markets, private placements, restructuring and corporate & venture services. We offer in-depth knowledge and industry relationships in our core sectors of chemicals, consumer, diversified industrials & services, energy & power, financial services, healthcare and technology. Learn more about our investment banking team here.

Piper Sandler values a strong culture dedicated to the emotional and physical well-being of our employees. Learn more about our commitment to our employee’s health and well-being. Learn more about our benefits program and how we are here for our employees and their families today, tomorrow and beyond.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran or status with regard to public assistance.

The anticipated starting salary for Dallas-based individuals expressing interest in this position ranges from $175,000 - $225,000 per year. Placement within this range is dependent upon level of experience. This position is eligible for annual incentive compensation which will be a part of the total compensation. Total compensation for this position will be competitive with the market.

Explore the career possibilities at Piper Sandler. At Piper Sandler, we connect capital with opportunity to build a better future. As a leading investment bank, we enable growth, navigate complexities and support the success of our clients by delivering candid advice, deep sector expertise and a comprehensive set of products and capabilities. We transcend transactions to define possibilities—enabling clients to achieve their short-term goals while realizing their long-term vision. Founded in 1895, the firm is headquartered in Minneapolis with offices across the U.S. and in London, Aberdeen, Zurich, Munich, Abu Dhabi and Paris.