Join our webinar: Exploring a career in private wealth within private markets
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Date
Thursday, 26 March 2026
Time
8.15am GMT
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Designed for analysts and associates exploring investor-centric opportunities, this session will provide insights into the private wealth channel within private markets and how these teams operate.
Lauren will lead a discussion with private wealth professionals who will share their career journeys, the skills required to succeed and their experiences working within wealth channels. The conversation will also explore how these roles evolve over time and the differences between wealth and institutional investor relations.
Topics will include an overview of the wealth channel, the different roles within wealth teams, what the day-to-day role looks like, and the tools and technologies used to improve efficiencies.
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from industry professionals and explore potential career paths within private wealth.
Lauren will lead a discussion with private wealth professionals who will share their career journeys, the skills required to succeed and their experiences working within wealth channels. The conversation will also explore how these roles evolve over time and the differences between wealth and institutional investor relations.
Topics will include an overview of the wealth channel, the different roles within wealth teams, what the day-to-day role looks like, and the tools and technologies used to improve efficiencies.
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from industry professionals and explore potential career paths within private wealth.
Vice President, IR & Fundraising, PER
Lauren Chaya specialises in Investor Relations and Fundraising roles at PER, where she has developed a strong track record of placing professionals across all levels of seniority within private markets. She works closely with clients on both project management and investor coverage mandates. Lauren joined the team in 2022 and is based in the London office. Prior to joining PER, she worked in search within the Lloyd’s and London general insurance market. She holds a degree in Public Relations from Regent’s University London.
James Akinyemi
Senior Associate, EQT
James Akinyemi joined EQT Partners in March 2025 and is a Senior Associate in the EMEA Global Wealth Solutions team. Prior to joining EQT, James worked at J.P. Morgan Private Bank for four years, covering Family Offices, Endowments, and Ultra-High-Net-Worth Individuals. James holds a B.Sc. in Economics and Business Management from Roehampton University.
Chloe Vasak
Senior Associate, Hg
Chloe Vasak is a Senior Associate and one of the first members of the Hg Wealth team, where she focuses on investor relations, product strategy, and portfolio management for Hg's private wealth product. Before joining Hg, Chloe was in Investment Banking at Credit Suisse, where she worked in the Financial Sponsors and Real Estate teams across Sydney and London. She holds a degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Sydney.
Nick Votier
Vice President, Ares Management
Nick Votier is a Vice President within Ares Wealth Management Solutions, overseeing client management activities across the global wealth channel. He joined Ares in 2023 from HSBC Asset Management, where he focused on investor relations for alternative investments. Nick covers wealth management clients across EMEA, delivering investment solutions and raising capital for Ares’ products. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Economics from the University of Bristol and is a CFA Charterholder.