Global Advisory, GMS - GP Solutions Capital Advisory, VP, NY

About Us
 

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.

Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.

We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.

As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.

Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Rothschild & Co Global Advisory

We provide impartial, expert advice to large and mid-sized corporations, private equity, families and entrepreneurs, and governments. We design and execute strategic M&A and financing solutions for our clients and act as a trusted partner, taking a long-term and independent view on the challenges they face. Our deep understanding of financial markets, the high volume of transactions we advise on, and our unrivaled network of industry and financing specialists in 40 countries, provide clients with a comprehensive perspective to achieve their strategic goals.

Overview of Role

Rothschild & Co’s Global Markets Solutions arm (“GMS”) sits within the Global Advisory division and serves as a critical part of the firm’s overall offering, working closely with sector M&A colleagues globally. The Vice President in the group will work across sectors on a broad spectrum of equity capital markets transactions including IPOs, SPACs, direct listings, common stock, block trades and other shareholder monetizations. The role will also involve executing on private capital market transactions including direct minority and hybrid capital solutions for growing and mature businesses, as well as liquidity solutions for sponsor liquidity strategies, and distributed private capital solutions. The group has advised on some of the highest profile ECM transactions of the last decade, including Alibaba’s $25 billion IPO (largest IPO ever globally), Spotify’s $31 billion direct listing on the NYSE (advisor to two major shareholders), Ferguson’s $23 billion listing transfer from LSE to NYSE, the Canadian Government’s monetization of General Motors and multiple growth equity privates, IPOs, SPACs and stock offerings.

The firm’s Secondary Advisory team advises on many of the largest and most complex secondary transactions completed globally. This team focuses on GP-led transactions and/or Continuation Vehicle Advisory. Team members work with a wide variety of external counterparties and clients which include LPs, GPs, corporates, individuals and government organizations.

The Secondary Advisory Business develops tailored solutions for general partners and limited partners to provide liquidity for investors across a wide array of illiquid alternative products.

Primary Responsibilities: This individual will lead end-to-end deal execution, managing all aspects from initial pitch through to closing, and ensuring a seamless transaction process. The ideal candidate is a mature, intellectually sharp professional with strong experience in the secondaries market. The role requires the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and demonstrate adaptability and initiative. A strong work ethic, collaborative mindset, and eagerness to deepen expertise in the space are essential. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading transaction execution across GP-led secondary processes
• Coordinating with clients, buyers, and internal deal teams to manage all phases of execution
• Delivering thoughtful strategic and analytical input throughout the deal lifecycle
• Managing communication with GPs, LPs, and other counterparties

Qualifications:

• 6+ years of experience in private equity secondaries
• Undergraduate degree required; Finance or Accounting preferred
• Deep understanding of the private equity secondaries market, deal processes, and strong relationships with market participants
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of managing multiple projects concurrently in a collaborative