Director of Fundraising - Private Wealth

Meraki Talent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Meraki Talent is assisting a U.S. multifamily real estate investment manager in Chicago to hire a VP/Director of Capital Raising.

You will work directly with the Founder and take ownership of all private wealth fundraising efforts, from origination through to close. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record raising capital via RIAs, family offices, and/or HNW networks, plus strong knowledge of real estate or private markets.

Qualifications

• Track record raising capital from RIAs, family offices or HNWs
• Strong knowledge of real estate or private markets
• Hungry, commercial hunter mentality with results-driven approach

Responsibilities

• Own private wealth fundraising from origination to close
• Represent the firm and investment strategy to prospective investors
• Develop and manage a full fundraising pipeline with strategic stakeholders

Skills

Capital raising

Relationship-building

Investor relations

Business development

Private markets knowledge

Job description

I’m working with an established U.S. multifamily real estate investment manager focused on opportunistic, value-oriented investments across secondary U.S. markets.

The firm has a strong long-term investment track record and is now looking to expand its presence across the private wealth ecosystem.

The Opportunity:

They are looking to hire a VP / Director of Capital Raising to work directly alongside the Founder and take ownership of the firm’s private wealth fundraising efforts.

This is a highly commercial, externally focused role, with responsibility for originating from

• Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)
• Family Offices
• High-Net-Worth Individuals
• Private Wealth Networks

The Profile:

The firm is looking for a proven private wealth capital raiser with:

• A track record of raising capital through RIAs, Family Offices and/or HNW channels
• Strong knowledge of real estate and/or private markets
• A genuine hunter mentality and commercial approach
• Experience managing a full fundraising pipeline from origination through to close
• The ability to represent the firm and investment strategy directly with prospective investors
• Strong communication, relationship-building and business development skills