Private Funds Investment Banking Analyst

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We are currently looking for Analysts to join the Private Funds Group in New York City.

The Private Funds Group is an integral team within Aviditi Advisors.

In August, it was announced that Piper Sandler completed its acquisition of Aviditi Advisors ( press release ) representing the next chapter in the firm's continued growth.

Aviditi Advisors is a premier independent advisory firm that provides comprehensive, tailored solutions throughout an alternative investment manager's lifecycle.

A candidate would have the ability to join an entrepreneurial and growing team looking to build out a highly differentiated, private equity focused advisory platform.

Aviditi Advisors operates across three core business lines: primary and secondary advisory & fundraising and direct transaction solutions.

Since inception in 2020, Aviditi has advised on over $30 billion in transaction volume.

More detailed information on Aviditi, now the Private Capital Advisory Group within Piper Sandler, can be found here .

An analyst in the Private Funds Group will have the opportunity to assist in the execution of its ever-growing pipeline of primary fundraising opportunities.

We are looking for motivated self-starters who are interested in taking a prominent seat in driving execution as well as interfacing with clients on a regular basis.

This opportunity is an ideal role for candidates who are interested in contributing to building and expanding a private equity-focused advisory platform.

The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial team spirit, possess strong leadership skills, and take a hands-on approach in his/her everyday dealings within the company.

Key deal execution tasks include:


* Underwriting prospective managers, including conducting analysis on performance, portfolio companies, marketability, etc.


* Designing go-to-market strategies


* Marketing/positioning of an alternative investment product


* Preparation of marketing materials


* Post-launch execution alongside the relationship management team


* Working in concert with our Capital Solutions and Secondary Capital Advisory teams to deliver full-life cycle, strategic advisors to clients


* Ad hoc projects and other work as assigned

Qualifications include:


* At least one full year of experience at a leading investment bank or placement agent


* An undergraduate degree from a top-tier school


* Excellent quantitative and an...