Director of Fundraising - Private Wealth

Meraki Talent; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 280 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Meraki Talent is assisting a high-performing private credit investment firm with ~US$500M AUM in its capital formation efforts. The role leads fundraising across the private wealth channel, focusing on Family offices and HNWIs, reporting to the Head of Fundraising and shaping the capital strategy and execution.

Based in the U.S. with a preference for New York or Miami, this is a high-visibility position with travel and carry economics opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in private markets fundraising.
• Proven track record raising capital from Family offices and HNWIs.
• Experience at a credit fund, placement agent, or consultant preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of private credit or real estate-backed lending.
• Entrepreneurial and autonomous in a lean, fast-paced culture.
• Ability to lead tailored fundraising campaigns and LP relationships.

Responsabilités

• Lead fundraising across the private wealth channel focused on Family offices & HNWIs.
• Shape capital strategy and manage execution in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Travel regularly to cultivate LP relationships and represent the firm.

Connaissances

Fundraising leadership

Family offices

HNWIs

Private markets

Private credit

Real estate debt

Autonomous mindset

Description du poste

Our client is a high-performing private credit investment firm with approximately ~$500M in AUM, delivering impressive consistent returns through real estate debt.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Capital Formation professional to lead fundraising efforts across the private wealth channel with a focus on Family offices & HNWI's. This role will report directly to the Head of Fundraising and work closely with senior leadership to shape the capital strategy and manage execution. The firm is headquartered in the U.S., with a preference for candidates based in New York or Miami. This is a high-visibility role with the opportunity to drive capital formation for a differentiated credit platform, and participate in carry economics. The successful candidate will thrive in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, be comfortable on the road regularly, and bring a strategic approach to distribution.

Required Skills

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in private markets fundraising (private credit, real estate debt, or adjacent strategies)
• Proven track record of raising capital from Family offices and HWN's
• Experience at a credit fund, placement agent, or consultant (e.g., Mercer, Cambridge) strongly preferred
• Strong technical understanding of private credit, real estate-backed lending strategies or Fixed Income.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, high-performance culture
• Ability to lead tailored fundraising campaigns and cultivate long-term LP relationships
• Comfortable representing a firm with a focused team and strong performance pedigree