Whitehorse Liquidity Partners / Dawson Partners

Hi, 

I have an interview for a mid level (Ass) capital raising/IR (mostly institutional capital raising) position at the fund mentioned in the title (Toronto Office). 

I’m looking for insights into the culture, comp, hours, responsibilities and career growth opportunities. 

The fund changed its name and historically had a poor reputation on the street, but for Canada was considered top. 

The pay for the role is 150 base + 100% target bonus, going up to 400 all-in as Sr. Ass. Hours I was told to expect are 9am - 10pm Mon-Fri with chill weekends. 

is this number of hours ridiculous for a capital raising role or reasonable? 

Is the comp solid for Canada? Or should I ignore the role and try to recruit for PC in NYC and push for sponsorship there even though it might require more work to initially break in? 

I have always been stronger on the interpersonal side than the analytical/attention to detail side but enjoy both aspects and like to learn and grow professionally. i’m looking for good mentorship and good career growth opportunities first and foremost. 

Eventually I’d like to work in NYC (via TN Visa or H1B sponsorship if possible). This role came to me, so it’s outside what I would have normally been considering.

Also - while fund 1 did not deliver good returns and carry was eliminated, the company has been raising funds 5, 6, and 7 and is apparantly oversubscribed on all of them, with plans for more growth - is the negative past of the firm behind them? Or is this still a place to avoid working at?