Director or Vice President of Fundraising

About Equity Residences

Equity Residences is a luxury real estate investment fund. We acquire and operate high-end vacation homes in destinations such as North America, Central America, Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe. Our investors receive two types of returns: luxury vacations in their homes during the life of the fund, and a share of the appreciation when the fund is liquidated. Our investors are accredited high-net-worth individuals from the North America and around the world.

The role

We’re looking for a Director or Vice President of Fundraising to lead our capital raising efforts. You’ll own investor relationships from first contact to commitment, drive our fundraising targets and work directly with the founders. Bonus opportunity based on performance against goals. Opportunity to advance to a Managing Director role over time.

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s fundraising for North America and Europe and own its capital raising targets
• Manage the full investor pipeline, from first contact to close
• Present our funds to prospective investors and answer detailed questions on fund structure, and legal and financials terms
• Proactively reach out to and follow up with prospects by phone and email
• Build long-term relationships with current and prospective investors
• Manage and develop the Sales Coordinator
• Work with leadership and marketing on fundraising strategy and investor messaging

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in private equity, wealth management, investment-fund law, management consulting or capital raising
• A proven track record of building relationships with and closing high-net-worth investors
• Strong financial skills, including the ability to build or review financial models
• Comfortable reading and working with fund legal documents
• Confident and proactive on the phone, including outreach to new prospects
• A strong listener with excellent communication skills
• Based in the US (Eastern or Central time zone strongly preferred) and authorized to work in the US

Nice to have

• MBA, JD, CFA or another advanced degree
• Experience in real estate or alternative investments
• Experience managing or mentoring others
• Experience with HubSpot

*Equity Residences is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $180,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits

* Paid time off

Application Question(s)

* Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?

Work Location: Remote