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Associate, Advisory (Private Markets)

Vaco
$175,000.00 - $200,000.00 / yr
United States, New York, New York
Jan 07, 2026
Job Title: Associate, Advisory (Private Markets) Location: New York, NY Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days onsite / 1 day remote Compensation: $175,000-$200,000 base + discretionary bonus Overview This Associate role is within a leading private markets advisory firm, focused on executing private equity fundraises end-to-end. The position works closely with senior leadership and offers meaningful client exposure, project ownership, and the opportunity to manage and mentor junior team members. This is an ideal opportunity for a highly motivated professional with a strong advisory background and interest in private markets. Key Responsibilities Execute advisory fundraises from launch through close Lead preparation of fundraising materials, maintain timelines, and oversee process management Manage and develop analyst team members Serve as primary client contact for process and operational matters Participate in client meetings and senior-level interactions Support origination efforts, due diligence, and database management Ideal Candidate Profile 5+ years of experience in private equity, private capital fundraising, investment banking (M&A), or corporate finance advisory At least 2 years in an advisory or consultative environment preferred Strong corporate finance and financial modeling skills Highly detail-oriented, organized, and commercially minded Confident client-facing professional with leadership potential Prior people management or mentoring experience preferred Why This Role Hands-on exposure to full lifecycle private equity fundraising Significant client interaction and responsibility early in career Opportunity to lead and mentor junior team members Competitive compensation with discretionary bonus Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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