Investment Manager, Capital Raising - Irvine, United States - Kairos Investment Management Company

Description

Kairos Investment Management Company is a real estate private equity firm, whose predecessor was founded in 2005, focused on value-based real estate investments in the lower middle market with a long-term orientation and often with a contrarian approach. As of December 31, 2023, the Kairos team has transacted on $4.2 billion of real estate, including over 25,000 multifamily units and 23 million square feet of commercial property nationwide.

Job Summary:

Kairos Investment Management Company is seeking an Investment Manager to join our Investor Relations Team. The role will be largely focused on supporting the fundraising and relationship management activities of the Business Development team. This role requires a highly driven team-player with a positive and proactive attitude, excellent organization, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively. This role will report to the Senior Investment Director.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support directly and indirectly through senior firm personal fundraising and relationship management efforts
• Manage and execute a capital raising process
• Identify target markets, investor types, and investors for various strategies
• Foster existing and new relationships through outbound and inbound business development efforts and networking
• Execute investor meetings independently and with the support of senior firm personnel
• Coordinate meeting follow up and execute pipeline management throughout the capital raising process
• Provide investor support and client service to existing investors
• Manage and maintain CRM system (Juniper Square) to ensure complete and consistent investor information
• Coordinate, prepare, and respond to investor requests and questions, including questionnaires and RFPs
• Lead preparation of marketing materials and collateral needs across all strategies
• Manage ad hoc projects
• Other duties as assigned by management
• Manage junior business development staff on day-to-day projects

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in business administration, finance, or related field
• 4-8+ years of experience at an investment management, asset management, wealth management, investment consulting, or financial services firm with a period of direct fundraising experience
• Have or be willing to obtain FINRA Series 7 and 63 license
• Polished and professional written and oral communication skills
• CFA, CAIA, and/or MBA preferred
• Well-organized and detailed oriented individual with the highest degree of integrity, motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Competent networker and connector
• Skilled in working across heavily matrixed organizations which requires significant influencing and collaboration skills
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to work well under pressure and respond to shifting priorities
• Excellent judgment with the ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Up to 25% travel may be required

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage
• Holiday pay (currently observe 11 holidays per year)
• 16 days per year of paid time off (vacation and sick time)
• 401k access with company contribution matching

Compensation:

The annual U.S. based wage range for this full-time position is $150,000-$175,000 annually. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location and experience and will take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of health & wellness benefits. For more information regarding Kairos Investment Management Company benefits, please visit