OPPORTUNITY
As part of its continued growth, Fengate is seeking a skilled Vice President of Investor Relations & Capital Formation to join the team in a fundraising role. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience raising capital in private markets and ideally, has existing Canadian institutional investor relationships in the real estate space. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team and make an immediate impact. The successful candidate will adapt quickly to a demanding, high growth environment which is team-oriented and collaborative.
The Investor Relations & Capital Formation team is responsible for building high trust relationships and performing market research to support key relationships and initiatives across Fengate. The successful candidate will work with various groups in the organization, including the Fengate Executive Team, Investment Professionals and Asset Management Team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Form, maintain and enhance relationships with prospective investors
Raise capital for all funds and strategies, including co-investments
Conduct research on potential investors
Communicate regularly with potential investors; marketing Fengate and the underlying funds
Increase positive exposure of Fengate and attract capital from the institutional investor community for all funds and strategies
Contribute to creating materials for fundraising, roadshows, and follow-up meetings
Organize roadshows, logistics, and meetings for potential institutional investor base – travel to major Canadian cities as required
Track investor summary and maintain database of potential investors
Confirm all investor meetings and ensure materials are prepared and distributed in advance
Organize due diligence visits and site visits
Provide investor feedback after all meetings and due diligence visits
Other duties within the scope and purpose of the job, as requested
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field required; MBA or CFA preferred
7-10 years minimum experience in investor relations or a similar capital-raising capacity
Direct experience working with Canadian institutional investors, ideally with real estate investors who invest in funds
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas both clearly and effectively (competency in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
Self-motivated and the ability to take a proactive approach with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
Capable of building high trust relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and work in a collaborative manner
Demonstrated ability to prioritize manage competing deliverables
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Understanding of global financial markets, investment industry, portfolio construction principles and asset allocation approaches
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, building consensus, communicating effectively, and contributing to a positive, growth-oriented work culture.
Results oriented with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, maintaining attention to detail.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The successful candidate will be a self-starter that enjoys working in and fast-paced yet collegial environment, has a strong commitment to deadlines and the team, is process oriented with a high sense of ownership in their work, and possesses a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
Integrity - Adheres to the highest standards of personal and professional integrity
Driven to Win - Competitive drive to be number one and settle for nothing short. Would never target mediocrity. A mindset of creativity, innovation, and energetic drive to succeed
Confident with Low Ego in Balance - Decisive, yet inclusive. Has the confidence to engage others and challenge and defend positions in a respectful way. Confident enough not to care who gets the credit
Resilient and Adaptable – Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, competitive environment where change is a constant. Anticipates and adapts to change while maintaining focus on delivering target performance
Engaged, Persuasive Communicator - Actively listens, checks understanding, and uses language and tone appropriate for the audience. Possesses strong self-awareness and ability to respond to others in an emotionally intelligent way
Innovative - Proactively generates creative solutions and brings innovative ideas to the table
Fengate is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce and are committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. It is a core priority at Fengate to create, operate with, and continuously grow and sustain an inclusive culture that respects and connects the diversity of our team, our clients, our partners, and the communities we work in.
We are committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
