Capital Formation and Business Development Senior Associate
Job Title: Capital Formation & Business Development Senior Associate
Location: Houston, TX
Company Overview: We are currently partnered with a growing real estate investment manager with a proven track record and institutional foundation with actively looking to add a Capital Formation Director to their team in Houston, TX. They have historically raised capital through direct relationships but are now expanding into different channels through an open-ended investment structure.
The Capital Formation & Business Development Senior Associate will be responsible for:
- Leading capital formation and business development efforts by building and maintaining relationships
- Designing and executing a scale-able distribution strategy for an open-ended investment vehicle
- Partnering closely with Investor Relations to deliver an institutional-quality, high-touch investor experience
- Advising on product structuring, positioning, and go-to-market strategy
- Representing the firm externally through meetings, conferences, and ongoing relationship management
- Contributing to the long-term build-out of the firm's capital formation function
The Capital Formation & Business Development Senior Associate should have:
- 4-6+ years of experience in capital formation, fundraising, or distribution
- A proven track record of raising meaningful capital (ideally $50M+ annually)
- Strong understanding of real estate and/or alternative investment products
- Ability to operate effectively in a growing, entrepreneurial platform
- Strong communication skills and comfort engaging with a sophisticated, demanding investor base
- High level of initiative, ownership, and a proactive, builder-oriented mindset
If you are interested in the Capital Formation & Business Development Senior Associate opportunity, then please don't wait to apply
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