VP of Capital Markets

Blue View Builder

. Lead all aspects of capital raising, including structuring, marketing, and closing commitments from institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and strategic partners .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $225,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in capital raising, investor relations, and fund management, with a strong focus on developing and executing fundraising strategies while ensuring compliance with investor reporting requirements. Proven ability to manage investor lifecycles and maintain relationships with institutional investors and family offices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Capital RaisingInvestor RelationsFund ManagementDevelopment Project UnderwritingFund Accounting

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Hard Skills

Fundraising StrategiesPrivate Placement MemorandaInvestor Materials PreparationDue DiligenceCapital AllocationRisk ManagementPerformance ReportingBudget MonitoringKPI TrackingDevelopment Finance

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingPresentation SkillsMentoring

Certifications & Qualifications

CFACAIA

Industry Keywords

Private EquityReal EstateInstitutional InvestorsDevelopment CapitalCapital StructuresClosed-End FundsOpen-End FundsJoint Venture Fund Structures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all aspects of capital raising, including structuring, marketing, and closing commitments from institutional investors, family offices, high-net-worth individuals, and strategic partners
Develop and execute fundraising strategies and prepare private placement memoranda, pitch decks, track records, and other investor materials
Build and maintain a pipeline of potential limited partners and manage the investor lifecycle from outreach through due diligence, subscription, and ongoing reporting
Represent the fund in investor meetings, roadshows, conferences, and presentations
Coordinate with legal counsel, placement agents, and internal teams on fund documentation, side letters, and closing processes
Monitor and report on capital commitments, called capital, distributions, and remaining dry powder
Ensure compliance with fund terms and investor reporting requirements
Oversee sourcing, underwriting, due diligence, structuring, and closing for development projects
Manage portfolio construction, capital allocation, and risk across development assets
Monitor project progress, budgets, timelines, and KPIs; intervene to protect investor capital
Prepare and present performance reports, capital account statements, and strategic updates to the Investment Committee and Limited Partners
Contribute to fund strategy, including target returns, risk parameters, sector/geographic focus, and fundraising targets
Collaborate with senior leadership on successive fundraisings, fund expansions, and new vehicles
Mentor junior team members in investor relations, underwriting, and asset management
Achieve capital raise targets, deploy raised capital into underwritten development opportunities, and maintain strong LP relationships and re-up potential

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, Economics, or a related field
7–12+ years of progressive experience in private equity, real estate private equity, development finance, or fund management
Demonstrated track record of raising institutional capital
Proven success raising capital for development-oriented funds or projects; minimum of one full fundraising cycle preferred
Strong network of institutional investors, family offices, and intermediaries relevant to development capital
Deep understanding of development project underwriting, construction risk, entitlement processes, and capital structures, including equity, mezzanine, and preferred equity
Excellent presentation, communication, and relationship-building skills
Experience with fund accounting, capital calls, distributions, and LP reporting
Experience raising capital for value-add, opportunistic, or ground-up development strategies preferred
Prior experience at a real estate private equity firm, development company with a capital markets function, or institutional investor preferred
Familiarity with closed-end, open-end, and joint venture fund structures and regulatory considerations preferred
CFA, CAIA, or similar professional designation preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus tied to capital raising and fund performance
Carried interest participation / promote participation (where applicable and subject to fund terms and company policy)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Professional development / continuing education support
Potential hybrid work flexibility
Other standard executive-level perks
Capital raise incentive of 0.5%–2.0% of equity capital raised or fixed points per close
Uncapped upside for outperformance on capital raises