2026 Product Specialist Analyst, Fundraising and Investor Relations

The Riverside Company is a global investment firm focused on private equity and flexible capital options. They are seeking a Product Specialist Analyst to support fundraising strategies, maintain communication materials, and serve as a liaison between stakeholders in their New York office.

What you'll do:

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Riverside’s operations and various strategies
• Manage all projects and processes to support fundraising efforts related to Riverside’s strategies and serve as a liaison between the IR team and fund managers
• Remain current on Riverside fund portfolios and all activities occurring within Riverside’s funds, including acquisitions / dispositions, pipelines and fund & portfolio company performance metrics
• Prepare internal educational updates and content for fundraising- and relationship management- focused team members
• Collaborate with fundraising- and relationship management- focused team members to plan and execute go-to-market fundraising strategies, fund launches, pipeline management, investor requests, LP communications, among other requests
• In collaboration with various internal stakeholders (including fund managers, Legal, Compliance, and Marketing), prepare offering materials ahead of fund launches and maintain fund datarooms (e.g., PPMs, LPAs, among others.)
• Create and maintain marketing and communications materials throughout all life cycles of a fund, such as presentations, quarterly updates, annual reports / updates, and newsletters working with Marketing, Compliance and other stakeholders
• In partnership with internal stakeholders, manage recurring and ad hoc investor requests, such as RFPs, DDQs, diligence questions, data requests, or any other investor need
• Update and maintain Riverside information in various third-party databases
• Assist with various parts of the co-investment processes, including initial communications collateral, investor due diligence, dataroom management, and closing
• Utilize proficiency in subscription process and documentation to ensure seamless execution of fund and co-investment closings working closely with Legal, Compliance, and operations teams
• Play a key role in preparing for various recurring investor updates and events throughout the year (e.g., Mid-Year calls, LPAC calls, valuation calls, Annual Investor Meetings, etc.), in liaison with fund managers, Marketing, Strategy & Analytics, and other team members

What they're looking for:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in investment banking, private equity, management consulting or accounting
• Highly articulate with proven technical skills
• Impeccable attention to detail, organized, and thorough
• Strong verbal & written communication skills with professional maturity to work effectively with senior leadership
• Experience using AI to support analyses
• Expert in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams); highly proficient in CRM systems (e.g., DealCloud) and private markets databases (e.g., Preqin, Dakota, Pitchbook)
• Basic comprehension of private equity asset class with desire to learn more
• Understanding of rules and regulations related to private placements and advertising
• Ability to remain flexible in response to fluctuations in client demands and business needs
• Proactive self-starter with strong pattern recognition with foresight and initiative to identify and execute
• Team-oriented individual who works collaboratively in a high-performance environment and immediately fosters strong internal working relationships
• Continuous improvement mindset; implements and adheres to best-in-class practices

Benefits:

• Annual bonuses
• Robust benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)