Our client is a leading global alternative asset manager headquartered in New York with over $25bn in AUM. The firm pursues investments across real estate, private equity, private credit, and venture capital.
We are seeking to hire an experienced Capital Formation/Sales professional to focus on capital formation efforts broadly for the firm. The successful candidate will help oversee fundraising efforts targeting a variety of institutional investor segments in North America. The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing a tailored marketing strategy, fostering relationships with key-decision makers, identifying opportunities to highlight the firms capabilities to investors, and the overall execution of a successful capital raising effort.
The ideal candidate will have strong existing relationships with key players across a variety of institutional channels in North America. A proven track record of raising capital for alternative investment strategies is preferred, as is familiarity with fund structures including private capital drawdown funds, separately managed accounts, etc.
Requirements
A minimum of 12 years of experience in the investment management industry
At least 10 years of directly relevant and successful fundraising experience, either in an in-house capacity and/or as a third-party placement agent
Experience in working with leadership to formulate investor strategy, identifying targeted consultant relationships, and developing investment product priorities
Experience navigating relationships with various institutional limited partners
Direct experience raising capital for long-duration, illiquid private markets investment strategies is required (i.e., Real Estate, Private Credit, Private Equity, etc.)