About the firm

Portfolio Advisors, LLC (“PA” or “the Firm”), is a private equity, private real estate, and private credit investment specialist with $40.8 billion in assets under management and an established track record in primary, secondary, direct, and co-investment strategies. Founded in 1994, PA is an independent, employee-owned firm and Registered Investment Advisor with the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission.  The Firm works closely with limited partners and clients to tailor private market investment solutions via PA-sponsored fund offerings and customized separate accounts.  PA’s investment professionals conduct due diligence and client service activities from three global offices in the U.S., Switzerland and Hong Kong. 

On June 30, 2023, Portfolio Advisors and FS Investments closed on a transaction to combine their respective firms. The combined firm has over $75 billion in assets under management and more than 500 employees. FS Investments was founded in 2007 and manages a suite of alternative strategies, including private credit, real estate credit, opportunistic credit, structured credit, liquid credit and liquid alternatives across a variety of fund structures, including business development companies, non-traded REITs and interval, closed-end and mutual funds. FS Investments is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with additional offices in New York, New York, Orlando, Florida and Leawood, Kansas.

Going forward, the combined firm will focus on continuing to grow its investment footprint and client base.  From an investment perspective, this transaction will broaden PA’s market coverage and strengthen its sponsor relationships, which translates into greater access and deal flow.  This will enhance the firm’s position as one of the leading mid-market private investment firms in the world.  From a distribution perspective, the combined firm will have a powerful distribution engine across the full spectrum of institutional and wealth LPs. 

About the Job:

Portfolio Advisors is seeking an Associate, Institutional Business Development who will be responsible for working with the distribution team to develop new relationships, support existing clients and work with the investment consultant community on behalf of the firm.

The successful candidate is expected to:

  • Support the institutional team as they grow market share with key centers of influence in the institutional channel.
  • Assist with strategy, data analytics and various firmwide initiatives.
  • Conduct research and help develop written content and marketing materials in support of prospect development and client relationship management.
  • Assist with the comprehensive due diligence undertaken on each potential client opportunity by using internal and external sources. Organize materials and coordinate logistics for meetings with clients, prospects and investment team members, when necessary.
  • Assist with the creation of internal integrated distribution “playbooks” and other tools to encourage success of the external facing team including commercial opportunity, segmentation & messaging, strategy & tactics, measurement, relationship management and Key Performance Indicators.
  • Track team progress, noting search trends and potential opportunities to help craft future team priorities; report findings to senior management and investment teams.
  • Conduct database research to identify sources for prospecting in our ideal markets.
  • Evaluate regional and national conferences to identify the best use of resources, marketing / branding and building of relationships.
  • Support the efforts of the institutional channels including new product onboarding; also assist in the required maintenance of previously onboarded products by working with multiple teams across the firm.
  • Opportunity to directly develop and support investor relationships over time.
  • Consistently improve and develop product knowledge and efficiencies through active involvement in company training, education and professional development programs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required with a focus in business, finance or economics.
  • 3+ years of experience in financial services required; knowledge of alternative investments a plus.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and present complex information in a way that facilitates understanding.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing projects with finite resources.
  • High standards for accuracy and work quality.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to operate comfortably and effectively on a team within a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to identify and lead process improvements while operating within established guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of CRM systems and established proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • FINRA Series 7 a plus.

 

Portfolio Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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