VP Private Markets Specialist

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Naperville, IL, USA
In-Office
145K-175K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Software • Financial Services
The Role
The VP Portfolio Specialist will act as an investment spokesperson, articulate investment strategies, create content, communicate market updates, support sales, and represent the firm's private markets strategies.
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Summary of the RoleCalamos Investments is seeking a Private Markets Specialist to serve as a senior investment team member and spokesperson for our rapidly growing Private Markets platform — including the AC Private Markets suite of interval funds spanning private equity, private credit, and hedged strategies (CAPVX, CAPIX, HEDGX). The Portfolio Specialist sits at the intersection of our Investment Management and Distribution teams, translating complex private markets investment strategies into compelling, well-articulated client-facing narratives. This is a front-office, high-visibility role for an experienced investment professional who thrives in client-facing environments and possesses deep fluency in alternative assets. Primary Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary investment voice for Calamos's private markets strategies (CAPVX, CAPIX, HEDGX) in client meetings, consultant reviews, finals presentations, and industry conferences.
  • Articulate the firm's investment philosophy, portfolio positioning, risk framework, and performance attribution for private equity co-investments, private credit, and hedge fund of funds strategies.
  • Develop and deliver customized, high-quality investment content for institutional clients, financial advisors, family offices, and wealth management platforms.
  • Proactively communicate market developments, strategy updates, and portfolio insights to clients and prospects through written commentaries, white papers, and direct outreach.
  • Partner closely with the Distribution teams to support new business development across the institutional, intermediary, and wealth management.
  • Lead or co-lead due diligence meetings and presentations with RIAs, broker-dealers, family offices, pension plans, foundations, and endowments.
  • Support the full sales cycle — from initial prospect engagement to finals presentations — by providing deep product and market expertise.
  • Represent Calamos Private Markets at conferences, roadshows, and client events.
  • Acts as a resource to all Calamos associates regarding questions on Calamos products.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in business, finance or other related area.
  • CFA and/or MBA preferred.
  • SIE and Series 7 license required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related investment experience preferably in private credit or private equity markets.
  • Excellent presentation skills with the ability to effectively explain details about Calamos.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to create a variety of reports.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and other applicable applications.

Compensation Disclosure

The compensation for this role takes into account various factors, including work location, individual skill set, relevant experience, and other business needs. The estimated base salary range for this position is $145,000 - $175,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.

Please note that this is the current estimate of the base salary range intended for this role at the time of posting. The base salary range may be adjusted in the future.


Benefits

Calamos offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, and employer-paid short and long-term disability), as well as retirement benefits (401(k) and profit sharing), paid time off, paid parental leave, and other wellness benefits.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business, finance or other related area
  • CFA and/or MBA preferred
  • SIE and Series 7 license required
  • Minimum of 5 years of related investment experience preferably in private credit or private equity markets
  • Excellent presentation skills with the ability to effectively explain details about Calamos
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to create a variety of reports
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • PC skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and other applicable applications
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The Company
HQ: Naperville, Illinois
455 Employees
Year Founded: 1977

What We Do

Calamos is a diversified, global asset and wealth management firm offering a wide range of innovative investment strategies. As one of the top liquid alternative asset managers in the world, Calamos maintains dedicated investment teams across all asset classes, with global research capabilities and access to specialized private and public markets. Calamos offers investment strategies and personal wealth management solutions through separately managed portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, private funds, and UCITS funds. Clients include major corporations, pension funds, endowments, foundations, and individuals, as well as the financial advisors and consultants who serve them. Headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area (with offices in both Naperville and Fulton Market in Chicago), the firm also maintains offices in New York, San Francisco, Milwaukee, Portland, and the Miami area.

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