Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Director of Fundraising & Investor Relations will lead capital formation efforts for a private credit investment firm, driving fundraising and investor engagement to support the firm's growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves leading fundraising campaigns targeting institutional investors, RIAs, and family offices, working closely with senior leadership to shape and execute capital strategy, and representing the firm in high-visibility settings.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least 10 years of private markets fundraising experience, a proven track record with institutional LPs, RIAs, and family offices, and strong technical knowledge of private credit and real estate debt strategies; experience at credit funds or placement agents is preferred.
Work environment and culture
The position is in a lean, entrepreneurial, and high-performance environment requiring autonomy and frequent travel, emphasizing a strategic and entrepreneurial mindset.
Company information
The company is a private credit investment firm with approximately $500M in assets under management, specializing in real estate debt with consistent returns.
Job location and travel
The firm is headquartered in the U.S., with a preference for candidates based in New York or Miami, and the role requires regular travel.
Unique job features
This role offers the opportunity to participate in carry economics and work closely with senior leadership in a high-visibility position within a differentiated credit platform.
Company overview
Meraki Talent is a global recruitment firm specializing in connecting professionals with opportunities in finance, technology, and professional services sectors. They generate revenue by offering tailored recruitment solutions, including permanent, interim, and contract placements for businesses ranging from startups to multinational corporations. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, Meraki Talent has built a reputation for its personalized approach, industry expertise, and commitment to fostering long-term relationships with clients and candidates. Their focus on niche markets and international reach makes them a key player in specialized recruitment.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize over 10 years of private markets fundraising experience, especially within private credit, real estate debt, or related strategies, showcasing your deep industry knowledge and successful capital raises.
Highlight your proven ability to secure investments from institutional LPs, RIAs, family offices, and consultants, demonstrating a strong network and relationship-building skills.
Showcase any experience at credit funds, placement agents, or consulting firms like Mercer or Cambridge to align with preferred backgrounds noted by Meraki Talent.
Stress your entrepreneurial mindset and capacity to lead independent fundraising campaigns in a fast-paced, lean environment, reflecting the company culture.
Apply through multiple channels including Meraki Talent's corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other reputable finance and investment job boards to maximize exposure.
Connect with professionals in Meraki Talent's fundraising or investor relations divisions on LinkedIn, initiating conversations with ice breakers such as commenting on recent firm achievements or expressing interest in their approach to capital strategy.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating key terms from the job description like 'capital formation,' 'private credit,' 'real estate debt,' 'institutional LPs,' and 'fundraising campaigns' to improve your chances of passing automated screenings.
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