RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Fundraising Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to secure capital for real estate projects, including equity and debt financing.
- Investor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of investors, including private equity firms, venture capitalists, high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors.
- Capital Sourcing: Identify and pursue potential funding sources for residential, commercial, and mixed-use real estate projects.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct thorough financial modeling, valuations, and risk assessments to ensure fundraising efforts are based on solid financial data.
- Deal Structuring: Work closely with legal and finance teams to structure complex investment deals and negotiate terms with investors and lenders.
- Due Diligence: Lead the due diligence process by preparing and presenting necessary financial documentation, project details, and risk assessments to potential investors.
- Market Research: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in real estate finance and fundraising, understanding market dynamics and identifying new opportunities for capital raising.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all fundraising activities comply with relevant local, national, and international financial regulations.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on fundraising progress, market conditions, and investor feedback.
- Project Evaluation: Assist in evaluating the feasibility of real estate projects, ensuring that the financial structure aligns with both project objectives and investor expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, or related field (MBA or relevant post-graduate degree preferred).
Experience:
- At least5+ yearsof experience in finance or fundraising within the real estate sector.
- Proven track record of raising capital for large-scale real estate projects, both equity and debt.
- Strong network of institutional and private investors, banks, and other financial stakeholders.
Skills:
- Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
- Excellent negotiation and deal-structuring skills.
- Knowledge of real estate investment vehicles (REITs, funds, joint ventures, etc).
- Expertise in project valuation, due diligence, and risk management.
- Strong understanding of real estate market trends and capital markets.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels.
Certifications(preferred):
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or equivalent certifications.
- Real Estate License (depending on jurisdiction).
Key Competencies:
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and execute long-term fundraising strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Analytical Mindset: Ability to synthesize complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
- Relationship Building: Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with investors, partners, and stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and documentation.
- Problem Solving: Strong ability to identify and resolve issues quickly and effectively.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritize multiple fundraising projects and meet deadlines under pressure.
