Managing Director, Defined Contribution Real Estate Solutions

InforCapital; New York (NY); On-site; USD 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Principal Real Estate, the real estate investment management arm of Principal Financial Group, is seeking a Managing Director to join its Capital Raising team. The role will lead sales efforts for defined contribution private equity real estate solutions, including established offerings and new product development initiatives across private markets.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in capital raising for institutional real estate or alternative investments, a strong network among

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in capital raising for institutional real estate or alternative investments.
• Strong network among defined contribution plan sponsors and consultants.
• Track record of growing assets under management in private markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep and strategic relationships with Limited Partners and lead investment sales efforts for defined contribution private equity real estate solutions.
• Partner with internal sales, retirement, and real estate teams to drive distribution strategy and client targeting.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing defined contribution clients; provide ongoing updates on capital deployment and portfolio activity.
• Contribute to product development across private markets including private real estate, credit, and model portfolio solutions.
• Serve as internal subject matter expert on DC private assets.

Job description

# Managing Director, Defined Contribution Real Estate SolutionsPrincipal Financial GroupManaging DirectorReal EstateFull-timeLocationNew York, United StatesDate PostedJune 24, 2026Stay ahead of the marketGet instant notifications when new job openings matching "Real Estate / Managing Director jobs in New York, United States" are published.## About This RolePrincipal Real Estate, the real estate investment management arm of Principal Financial Group, is seeking a Managing Director to join its Capital Raising team. The role will lead sales efforts for defined contribution private equity real estate solutions, including established offerings and new product development initiatives across private markets.Key responsibilities include developing deep and strategic relationships with Limited Partners and leading investment sales efforts for defined contribution private equity real estate solutions, partnering closely with internal sales, retirement, and real estate teams to drive distribution strategy and client targeting, managing and deepening relationships with existing DC clients and providing ongoing updates on capital deployment and portfolio activity, contributing to product development initiatives across private markets including private real estate, credit, and model portfolio solutions, and serving as an internal subject matter expert on DC private assets.The ideal candidate has extensive experience in capital raising for institutional real estate or alternative investments, a strong network among defined contribution plan sponsors and consultants, and a track record of growing assets under management in the private markets space. The role involves representing Principal externally through industry associations, conferences, and research contributions.Apply for this Position