Director of Capital Markets & Investor Relations

Purpose of the Role The Director of Capital Markets will design, implement, and execute capital markets strategy. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to drive capital formation, optimize the firm’s debt and equity stack, expand the investor base, structure partner deals, ensure robust investor communications, and support overall growth in assets under management. The ideal candidate is both strategic and execution-oriented, thriving in a fast-growing entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive capital markets strategy encompassing equity, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and joint venture capital. Lead equity fundraising efforts: create pitch materials, manage due diligence, and maintain relationships with institutional investors, family offices, and HNW individuals. Structure and negotiate debt and equity financing for acquisitions and developments; maintain relationships with lenders, banks, credit funds, and capital providers.

Oversee investor relations: maintain transparency through consistent reporting, updates, and meetings. Partner with acquisition and asset management teams to integrate capital markets strategy into underwriting, structuring, and portfolio management. Build and manage the capital markets team; develop systems and processes to track capital flows, deal pipelines, and investor communications. Monitor real estate and financial markets to adjust strategy in response to trends, interest rate changes, and investor sentiment.

Report regularly to senior leadership on capital markets performance metrics and pipeline progress. Candidate Profile

Experience:

10+ years in real estate capital markets, private equity, or institutional fundraising. Track Record:
Proven success raising capital (equity and/or debt) for real estate investments; strong network among institutions, family offices, and private investors. Technical

Skills:

Deep understanding of real estate finance, capital structures, and deal modeling; ability to structure complex transactions. Leadership:
Demonstrated ability to build and manage teams, implement systems, and scale functions within a growing firm. Communication:
Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Mindset:
Entrepreneurial, strategic thinker, execution-driven, adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Location:

Must be based in or willing to relocate to Sugar Land / Houston metro;
Performance Objectives (First 12 Months) Raise agreed-upon target capital commitments for upcoming acquisitions or fund vehicles. Close multiple debt financings with improved cost and leverage terms. Build a systematic investor relations and reporting process. Establish measurable KPIs for capital raising, investor retention, and capital efficiency. Lay the foundation for a scalable capital markets platform aligned with growth goals