Investor Relations – Capital Raising (Private Equity / Alternatives)

QC Capital Group; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QC Capital Group in Charlotte, NC is seeking an experienced Investor Relations professional to lead capital formation for private equity and other alternatives. You will develop and execute fundraising strategies, cultivate RIAs and institutional relationships, and drive pipeline management from outbound prospecting to close.

The role requires a proven track record in raising capital, excellent communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with investment and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in investor relations, capital raising, or private equity sales.
• Proven track record closing institutional capital.
• Experience outbound and inbound prospecting (cold calls).
• Strong knowledge of RIAs, family offices, endowments, and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising strategies across private equity, private credit, and alternatives.
• Generate investor opportunities through outbound prospecting.
• Manage inbound inquiries, qualification, and pipeline progression.
• Drive full-cycle sales from outreach to capital commitments.
• Maintain relationships with RIAs and institutional investors.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on investor campaigns.
• Coordinate investor communications and meetings.

Skills

Investor relations

Capital raising

Sales

Communication

Presentation

Relationship management

CRM

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CFA

Job description

Position Title: Investor Relations - Capital Raising (Private Equity / Alternatives)

Location: Charlotte, NC (onsite)

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced Investor Relations professional with a proven track record in capital raising for alternative investments. The ideal candidate will bring extensive relationships across Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) and institutional investors, coupled with a strong ability to proactively originate opportunities through both outbound and inbound sales channels. This role is critical to driving the firm's growth objectives through strategic investor engagement, targeted fundraising initiatives, and disciplined pipeline management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute comprehensive fundraising and capital formation strategies across private equity, private credit, and other alternative investment vehicles.
• Proactively generate new investor opportunities through high-volume outbound prospecting, including cold calling and targeted outreach campaigns.
• Manage and convert inbound investor inquiries and leads, ensuring timely follow-up, qualification, and progression through the pipeline.
• Drive full-cycle sales execution, from initial outreach and relationship development through due diligence and closing capital commitments.
• Develop and maintain deep relationships with RIAs, family offices, endowments, foundations, and other institutional investors.
• Partner with senior leadership to design and implement data-driven capital raising campaigns and investor acquisition strategies.

Investor Relations Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for existing and prospective investors, delivering a high standard of responsiveness, transparency, and professionalism.
• Maintain consistent engagement with investors through phone-based outreach, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.
• Coordinate investor communications, including quarterly reports, fund updates, and performance summaries.
• Organize and manage investor meetings, roadshows, conferences, and due diligence sessions.
• Maintain and actively manage a robust sales pipeline, tracking all outbound and inbound activity within CRM systems.
• Utilize CRM platforms to monitor engagement metrics, optimize outreach strategies, and drive conversion rates.
• Establish KPIs related to call activity, investor engagement, and capital raise targets, ensuring accountability to performance goals.

Strategic Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with investment, operations, and marketing teams to develop compelling marketing collateral, investor decks, and offering materials.
• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership regarding market trends, investor sentiment, and product positioning.
• Support the development and refinement of fund strategies aligned with investor demand and institutional standards.
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field required
• MBA or CFA designation preferred

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in investor relations, capital raising, or sales within private equity, hedge funds, or alternative investments
• Demonstrated success in both outbound (cold calling) and inbound sales environments, with a track record of closing institutional capital

Expertise:

• Proven ability to raise capital from RIAs and institutional investors
• Deep understanding of alternative investment structures (private equity, private credit, real assets, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with SEC regulations, RIA distribution channels, and fundraising compliance

Skills:

• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship management capabilities
• Strong sales acumen with a results-oriented, revenue-driven mindset
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven approach to investor engagement and pipeline management
• Proficiency in CRM platforms and investor reporting systems