Chief Development Officer
Chief Development Officer
Location: US-wide
Employment Type: Full-time
Overview
We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead capital raising efforts across asset-backed investment strategies. This role will focus on sourcing, developing, and managing relationships with institutional investors and allocators, with a particular emphasis on sectors involving tangible, cash-flowing assets.
Key Responsibilities
- Originate and execute capital raising initiatives with institutional investors, family offices, and private wealth channels
- Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective investors
- Clearly articulate investment strategies across asset-backed sectors, including real estate, energy, natural resources, and equipment-heavy operating businesses
- Coordinate due diligence processes and manage investor communications throughout fundraising cycles
- Partner with internal investment and leadership teams to refine positioning, materials, and go-to-market strategies
- Track fundraising activity, reporting, and investor engagement metrics
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in fundraising, capital raising, or investor relations
- Strong track record raising capital for asset-backed or real-asset strategies (e.g., real estate, infrastructure, energy, equipment leasing, or natural resources)
- Established network of institutional investors and capital allocators
- Deep understanding of private markets and asset-backed investment structures
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills
- Self-starter with ability to operate in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Preferred Background
- Experience fundraising for real estate, energy, natural resources, or equipment-heavy operating platforms highly preferred
- Familiarity with private equity, credit, or hybrid capital strategies
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