Real Estate Product Specialist | Vice President
Position Overview:
A leading real estate investment firm is seeking a VP level Product Specialist with a background in real estate or real assets. This individual will play a critical role in managing investment programs, overseeing product compliance, maintaining investor relations, and providing portfolio analysis.
Primary Responsibilities
Investor Relations & Fundraising Support:
- Support existing and prospective investor relationships through initial and ongoing due diligence efforts and a focus on enhancing client engagement.
- Manage the fundraising process for new real estate private equity vehicles, including funds, separate accounts and co-investments, from pre-marketing to closing.
- Lead the preparation of marketing pitchbooks, Private Placement Memorandums (PPMs), and other investor communications.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to enhance the content and strategic direction of fund/venture materials, tailored to specific investor needs.
Due Diligence & Investor Engagement:
- Completion of Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and ad-hoc investor requests.
- Manage investor queries during the due diligence process, providing timely, well-researched, and comprehensive responses.
- Coordinate and facilitate investor meetings, presentations, and webinars.
Strategic Market & Product Development:
- Conduct real estate market research, identifying trends, opportunities, and risks that could impact investor decision-making and new product offerings.
- Analyze investor feedback and fundraising trends to assist in the development and refinement of new product offerings, ensuring they meet the needs of current and prospective investors.
- Work closely with Legal, Fund Management, and Compliance to ensure smooth execution of product launches, fund closings and other investor-related initiatives.
CRM & Reporting:
- Utilize Salesforce or similar CRM tools to track investor outreach, opportunities, and communications, ensuring timely follow-up and seamless relationship management.
- Provide regular fundraising updates to internal stakeholders including portfolio managers and senior
Qualifications:
7+ years of experience in real estate investment, product management, or investor relations.
Strong understanding of real estate investment strategies, capital markets, and financial structuring.
Proven track record of managing investment products and supporting fundraising initiatives.
Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills.
Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field; MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
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