POSITION
Distribution, North America
Vice President to Partner; level to be calibrated based on experience and seniority
THE ROLE
Mercury Capital Advisors is looking for an experienced Private Capital Distribution professional who can join their New York team. The individual will report to the Head of Distribution and will work closely with the US team. They will be responsible for the coverage and continued development of relationships with US and Canadian LPs in order to raise capital for the firm’s clients.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
- Develop extensive and deep relationships with potential investors
- Demonstrate drive and determination to pitch Mercury Capital Advisors' clients to LP market
- Actively support origination activity across relevant geographical markets
- Continually develop strong understanding of Private Capital Markets and products on Mercury's platform
- Be able to close commitments
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- 5-10+ years of direct investment sales experience covering North American institutions and consultants
- At least 5 years’ experience in placing alternative products such as private equity, real estate, venture capital, infrastructure and private credit
- Cultural fit – team player, confident, hardworking yet independent
- Highly motivated to continue to succeed in a sales role
- Bachelor degree required
Mercury will not be providing any assistance to obtain employment visas to individuals. We will accept resumes from only those who are currently eligible to work in the US.
OVERVIEW OF MERCURY CAPITAL ADVISORS
Mercury Capital Advisors (“Mercury”) is a leading global private fund placement and investment advisory firm. Established in 2009 and continuing efforts that began at Merrill Lynch Private Equity Funds Group, Mercury assists in raising capital for private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, venture capital, secondaries and special situations investments. The firm assists general partners and limited partners in fund placements, co-investment and direct deal placements, and secondary advisory.
With offices in New York, London, Singapore, Tokyo, Dubai and New Delhi as well as parent company and partner offices globally, the firm maintains strong relationships with a broad range of the world’s pre-eminent institutional investors, including sovereign wealth funds, corporate and public pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, family offices, foundations, funds of funds, and consultants.
Mercury is founded upon its core principles of Integrity, Client Focus, Teamwork, Commitment to Excellence and Focus on Results. Mercury is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to fostering a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Mercury offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
Mercury Capital Advisors is a fully owned subsidiary of Investcorp. Founded in 1982, Investcorp is a leading global manager of alternative investments with $35bn assets under management, and six lines of businesses, including: private equity, real estate, absolute return investments, infrastructure, credit management, and strategic capital.
