Investor Relations Associate (Mandarin Speaking)

Urbanite Capital; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care coverage

401(k) plan with employer match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Disability and Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) access

Commuter Benefit plans

Job summary

Urbanite Capital in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior Associate in Investor Relations & Capital Raising. This role is focused on developing relationships with Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in capital raising or sales within real estate or private equity. Strong interpersonal skills, bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin, and CRM knowledge are essential. The position offers competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in capital raising or sales, ideally in real estate.
• Fully bilingual in English and Mandarin.
• Ability to independently source and close investor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new prospective investors through outreach.
• Build a pipeline of HNWI prospects.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of investor interactions.

Skills

Capital raising experience

Bilingual in English and Mandarin

Relationship-building skills

CRM familiarity

Prospecting skills

Job description

Urbanite Capital is a real estate investment manager focused on select real estate strategies in the United States. With a global partner and investor base, Urbanite and its affiliates have invested over $1.3 billion into commercial real estate across the United States. Urbanite develops long-term relationships with capital partners and experienced developers to pursue attractive risk-adjusted real estate investment opportunities.

The Role

This is a front-line capital raising seat, not a back-office support role. The Senior Associate, Investor Relations & Capital Raising will be primarily responsible for sourcing and developing new investor relationships with a focus on Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth individuals domestically, as well as family offices, registered investment advisors, and independent broker-dealers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has a track record of independently originating investor relationships and thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability rather than heavy oversight.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, cultivate, and convert new prospective investors through direct outreach, networking, referrals, and event attendance
• Build and manage a personal pipeline of HNWI prospects, with a particular emphasis on Mandarin-speaking domestic investors
• Develop and maintain secondary relationships with family offices, RIAs, and IBDs
• Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact on the firm’s track record, current offerings, and investment strategy during initial prospect conversations
• Own and maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring pipeline activity, follow-ups, and investor interactions are tracked in real time
• Travel moderately (10–25%) to attend investor meetings, conferences, and industry events as needed
• Collaborate with the Managing Director of IR on fundraising strategy, market feedback, and pipeline prioritization

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of post-undergraduate experience in a capital raising, fundraising, or sales role — ideally within real estate, private equity, wealth management, or alternatives
• Fully bilingual in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
• Demonstrated ability to independently source and close investor relationships with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a natural comfort in outbound prospecting and business development
• Familiarity with CRM platforms and disciplined approach to pipeline management

Preferred

• Experience raising capital from HNWIs or the independent wealth channel
• Existing network or relationships within Mandarin-speaking investor communities in the U.S.
• Exposure to real estate private equity fund structures (commingled funds, JVs, single-asset vehicles)
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive health care coverage with employer contribution toward premiums
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 4% of salary
• Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Disability & Life: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D insurance
• Pre-Tax Accounts: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefit plans

Compensation

Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.