Project Management Associate - Placement Agent

Location New York
Discipline: Private & Public Markets
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Lucy Schofield

Contact email: lucy.schofield@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3721
Published: 1 day ago

Venture Search is partnered with a Tier 1 Placement Agent, who are looking for an experienced Associate to join their Project Management team in NYC. Candidates must have previous experience from a Placement Agent to be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and track multiple live fundraising processes simultaneously, including timelines, deliverables, and investor communications
  • Coordinate preparation, version control, and distribution of marketing materials (PPMs, pitch decks, DDQs, data room materials)
  • Support investor relations efforts, including CRM updates, investor tracking, and reporting
  • Act as a liaison between senior sales professionals, investment teams, compliance, and external stakeholders
  • Maintain detailed project plans, task lists, and status updates for internal leadership
  • Assist with RFPs, investor due diligence requests, and follow-up materials
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal approval processes
  • Support ongoing improvement of internal project management and fundraising workflows

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree (2023 or 2024 graduate) from a top-tier university
  • FINRA Series 7 and Series 63 licenses 
  • 5+ years of total experience, with at least 2 years of experience from a Placement Agent/Private Funds Group.
  • Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking skills
  • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)