Associate, Investment Banking - Private Capital Advisory (Primaries)
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- New York City, NY
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About the role
We are passionate about our business and our culture, and are seeking individuals with that same drive.
Position Description
The Associate position at Moelis offers exposure to all aspects of a live primary fundraise - from initial mandate evaluation and GP due diligence through final close. The Associate takes on greater ownership of client and LP relationships than the Analyst role, working closely with senior professionals firmwide to help drive process and deliver advice to fund manager clients.
Responsibilities
- Help drive GP evaluation / due diligence workstreams - assessing the manager's investment portfolio, track record, investment strategy, and quality of the management team - and translate findings into fund positioning
- Oversee preparation of fund marketing materials (investor presentations, PPMs, DDQs, data books, and other data room materials) and review fund economics (management fee, carry, GP commitment, key-person and other LPA terms) for accuracy and market positioning
- Manage investor roadshows and day-to-day GP client support through soft-circling, first close, subsequent closes, and final close
- Own the data room and documentation flow for active fundraising campaigns, coordinating with GP counsel and fund administrators as needed
- Work directly with senior distribution/sales bankers to track investor feedback, manage the LP demand schedule / status report, and report on fundraising pipeline
- Manage LP due diligence, including responses to DDQs and coordination on necessary follow-up items to drive towards a commitment
- Supervise Analysts on databases of active and historical fund closings, fund terms and benchmarks, and institutional LP investors (profiles, allocation strategies, and preferences)
- Serve as a primary point of contact for institutional investors (pension plans, endowments and foundations, SWFs, insurance firms, funds-of-funds, family offices, asset managers, etc.) throughout the fundraise
- Conduct and oversee primary market research, including fundraising volumes, fund terms, and LP allocation trends across the alternatives industry
- Support business development by identifying new GP fundraising mandates and opportunities across the private capital markets
Qualifications
Candidates for the Associate position should exhibit a strong history of academic achievement as well as possess the following attributes:
- 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, primary fund placement, or fund of funds, with direct transaction exposure
- Strong understanding of the private equity industry and primary fundraising market
- Highly motivated individual with a strong desire to learn
- Keen attention to detail
- Strong analytical and technical skills (including extensive experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and CRMs such as Salesforce or DealCloud)
- Ability to think creatively in order to solve problems and effectively market fund strategies
- Excellent communication skills
- Organized, with good judgment and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a broader team, with the ability to manage and mentor junior team members
Compensation Expectations: USD $175,000 - $225,000
We do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or staffing agencies. Any resume submitted (a) without the prior written approval from the Head of Recruiting or (b) to anyone at the Firm other than the Head of Recruiting will be deemed unsolicited. The Firm will not be obligated to pay any fee, commission, or other compensation in connection with any such submission, regardless of any prior communications or agency terms. Only agencies formally engaged by the Head of Recruiting for a specific search may submit candidates for consideration. Thank you for respecting our recruiting process.
About the Group
Moelis Private Capital Advisory ("PCA") is a global business providing strategic advisory and distribution to private fund sponsors and institutional investors, spanning primary fundraising, tailored capital raise solutions, and secondary market advisory. Combined with the Firm's financial sponsor franchise, sector expertise and M&A capabilities, PCA delivers customized solutions across strategies including buyout, growth, real assets, special situations and sector-specific strategies.
The Primaries team within Moelis Private Capital Advisory is a leading capital raiser and strategic advisor to global alternative investment managers, advising general partners on the launch and execution of new fund vehicles - flagship and successor funds, first-time funds, separately managed accounts, and co-investment and fundless-sponsor vehicles - across strategies including buyout, growth equity, venture, distressed/turnaround, infrastructure, mezzanine, credit, and real assets.
The team positions the fund, builds the LP order book, and runs the process through to final close, working closely with industry and product groups across Moelis and maintaining deep relationships with institutional LPs globally, including pension plans, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, insurance companies, and funds-of-funds.
For more information, please refer to the Moelis Private Capital Advisory page.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), parental status, national origin, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, political affiliation, citizenship status, genetic information (including family medical history), disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and any other applicable law), or any other characteristic or status protected under any applicable US, state or other law.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, and training.
From Moelis & Company's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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