Associate – Private Funds Group

Return to search results Associate - Private Funds Group (London) Region   EMEA Location   London Group   Private Funds Group Job description   Group Description: Evercore’s Private Funds Group (“PFG”) provides comprehensive, global advisory and capital raising services to select private fund sponsors. PFG’s clients include general partners pursuing a wide spectrum of alternative investment strategies and asset classes, including buyouts, growth equity, private credit, infrastructure, and real assets. PFG advises and executes on all aspects of the fundraising process, includes competitive positioning and market assessment, preparation of marketing materials, investor introductions, and capital closings.What is the position? The Private Funds Group team seeks to hire an Associate to join their team in London.Primary Responsibilities - Advisory & Project Management:Functions include, but are not limited to:Help execute live fundraises: coordinate workstreams, track investor feedback and diligence requests, prepare meeting materials, and execute next stepsAssess prospective clients’ fundraising readiness: analyse strategy, team, track record, existing LP support and likely investor questions; turn the findings into clear positioning recommendationsBuild client and investor materials: draft pitch books, strategy-session presentations, fundraising updates, due-diligence responses and concise briefing notesManage day-to-day client relationships: serve as a reliable point of contact for GP client teams, prepare for and follow up on client calls, anticipate information needs, and keep workstreams moving while escalating strategic decisions to senior bankersPartner with the internal sales team: brief colleagues on the manager’s strategy and positioning, equip them with investor-specific materials and responses, gather market feedback, and translate it into practical adjustments to the fundraising planSupport origination: identify and research prospective GP clients, develop a view on their fundraising needs and positioning, and help mid to senior team turn relevant market intelligence and relationships into credible new-business opportunitiesMonitor the fundraising market: follow GP launches, closes, LP appetite and competing strategies, translating developments into useful advice for clients and pitchesOwn the quality of junior-team output: review analyses and presentations for accuracy and consistency, guide analysts, and communicate findings succinctly to senior bankersSpecific Qualifications:3-5 years of relevant work experienceStrong interpersonal skills, including ability to work well in teams and articulate ideasEnthusiastic, outgoing, and achievement-oriented characterHighly disciplined work ethicPrivate-markets fluency: a sound understanding of fundraising processes, LP diligence and how managers present performance; Direct primary fundraising experience is a strong plusStrong communication skills, both written and oralCommercial judgment: understands what will matter to an LP, distinguishes a genuine positioning issue from a presentation issue, and proposes practical ways forwardTechnical proficiency: strong PowerPoint and Excel skills; familiarity with private-markets databases and CRM systems is useful; early adopter and keen (but appropriate) user of AI tools is a strong plusAbout Evercore Private Funds Group (“PFG”): PFG is the #1 ranked placement agent globally, by new capital raised in 2025. It has won 30 industry awards for Placement Agent of the Year since 2019. Its industry-leading fundraising outcomes are built on the long-standing trust PFG has earned from GPs and LPs through consistent, advisory-led execution. About Evercore: Evercore (NYSE: EVR) is a premier global independent investment banking advisory firm. We are dedicated to helping our clients achieve superior results through trusted independent and innovative advice on matters of strategic significance to boards of directors, management teams, and shareholders - including mergers and acquisitions, shareholder advisory, restructurings, and capital structure. Evercore also assists clients in raising public, private capital, delivers equity research, equity sales and agency trading execution, in addition to providing wealth and investment management services to high-net-worth individuals. Founded in 1995, the Firm is headquartered in New York and maintains offices and affiliate offices in major financial centers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. For more information, please visit www.evercore.com.Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment:  Evercore is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against individuals because of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin or ancestry, mental or physical disability, age, veteran status, military status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or immigration or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law (referred to as “protected status”), in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.