VP/Director - Private Equity

4 weeks ago

chicago, United States Affirm Partners Full time

VP/Director - Private Equity


The Role: Affirm Partners is partnering with one of the world’s most prestigious law firms to build an innovative Market Intelligence Team composed of cross-disciplinary professionals from elite institutions across private equity, investment banking, strategy consulting and corporate law backgrounds. Reporting directly to the firm’s executive committee, this team will leverage market research and strategic analysis to drive global business opportunities for the firm and its clients. This is an exciting ground-floor opportunity for early team members to shape the culture, strategy, and direction of a new division within a top global institution.


The Client: Our client consistently stands among the top global law firms in revenue and profitability and is ranked by industry publications and league tables as a leader in virtually all major areas across corporate, restructuring, litigation and intellectual property practice areas. Particularly regarded for its work with private equity clients, the firm enjoys exceptional global brand equity.


Role/Responsibilities: The Market Intelligence Team is a non-legal business unit at the firm with responsibility for driving the strategic direction of the firm’s practices across jurisdictions.


Team members will have the following roles and responsibilities:


  • Market Research and Analysis: Research and analyze industry developments, competitive landscapes, and market dynamics to provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to the firm’s executive committee and practice leaders.
  • Client Development: Drive client development through advising on client strategy; building and participating in client pitches; deliver thought leadership to clients on strategic recommendations, transactional opportunities, and market trends.
  • Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients to support the firm’s growth objectives; assist practice leaders with maintaining and expanding client relationships.
  • Practice Coverage: Identify trends in M&A, fund formation, debt finance, restructuring, capital markets, real estate and other corporate practices across geographies; Opportunity to specialize in particular areas of interest.
  • Facilitate Firmwide Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration among the executive committee, practice group leaders, business development, marketing and other units; ensure coordination and cooperation in business development efforts in complex and cross-border situations involving attorneys from multiple offices and practices.
  • Group Buildout and Development: Serve as a founding member of the Market Intelligence Team setting the vision, direction and growth of the group moving forward. Serve as a leader in developing the strategic vision for the growth and buildout of the group across practices and geographies.


Title/Seniority: Seeking professionals with 2-10+ years of experience in positions from analyst up to Managing Director.


Qualifications:


  • Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance, economics, accounting or a related field. MBA, JD, or other relevant post-graduate degree is preferred.
  • Experience: 2-10+ years of experience in investment banking, strategy consulting, private equity, or corporate law. Exposure to the private equity industry is preferred.
  • Financial Research & Analysis: Strong research and analytical skills. Proficiency with major research platforms such Pitchbook, Preqin, Capital IQ, Bloomberg and financial modeling is a plus.
  • Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; comfortability interfacing with senior executives.
  • Teamwork: The ability to manage multiple projects and thrive in a collaborative environment.
  • Driven: Detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at managing complex, high-pressure situations. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and a commitment to excellence.


Additional Information:


  • Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package: Industry-leading compensation and benefits, competitive with elite finance and legal careers.
  • Flexible Hybrid In-Office Policy: Hybrid three-day per week in-office policy.
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Travel: Significantly less business travel than typical PE, consulting and banking roles.
  • Career Growth: Long-term minded team with significant advancement opportunities in a globally renowned law firm.
  • Collaborative Culture: A dynamic, team-oriented environment that values innovation, professional development, and collaboration.
  • Brand Equity: Top global brand equity among legal institutions.

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