VP/Director - Project Management, Placement Agent

Venture Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading placement agent in NYC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple fundraising mandates across private equity and other alternative strategies. The candidate will manage sophisticated workflows while coordinating closely with senior bankers and internal teams. Ideal professionals should have over seven years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role is crucial for ensuring project accuracy, consistency, and efficiency in capital raising efforts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in placement agent or Private Funds Group.
• Proven ability to manage multiple mandates in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in PE, Private Credit, or Infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Primary project manager for fundraising mandates across alternative strategies.
• Coordinate fundraising process including timelines and investor communications.
• Lead a team of juniors and oversee CRM activity and investor pipelines.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Venture Search is partnered with a leading placement agent, who are looking for senior candidates to join their Project Management team in NYC. This role is central to the execution of institutional fundraising mandates, working closely with senior bankers, fund managers, and internal teams to ensure capital raises are delivered efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary project manager for multiple fundraising mandates across private equity, private credit, real assets, and other alternative strategies
• Coordinate all phases of the fundraising process, including timelines, deliverables, data room preparation, and investor communications
• Manage the creation and review of marketing materials such as PPMs, pitch decks, DDQs, and investor reporting
• Act as a day-to-day liaison between GPs, senior placement professionals, legal counsel, and internal support teams
• Oversee CRM activity, investor pipelines, and tracking of meetings, diligence progress, and closings
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and professionalism across all client-facing materials and processes
• Manage and lead a team of juniors

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
• Prior experience in a placement agent or Private Funds Group is essential
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple mandates simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience in PE, Private Credit or Infrastructure.
• High attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and comfort managing complex workflows
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience interfacing with institutional investors and senior stakeholders
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while collaborating closely with senior professionals