Associate, Investor Relations

2 weeks ago


chicago, United States GEM Realty Capital Full time

Company Description

GEM Realty Capital is a strategically integrated real estate investment firm with approximately $6 billion in AUM. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Chicago, GEM tactically invests across all four quadrants of U.S. real estate: public, private, debt, and equity. Grounded in fundamental real estate analysis, we leverage our extensive experience to anticipate market shifts, navigate periods of economic uncertainty, and identify compelling investment opportunities. The firm has a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture that rewards hard work and integrity and provides opportunities for professional growth.


Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Associate to join GEM’s Equity Capital Markets group, which is responsible for capital raising, new fund launches, investor services, and reporting. In this role you will be part of an established team and collaborate with individuals across the firm. You will have the opportunity to support all GEM capital raising initiatives, including closed end real estate vehicles, co-investment, and hedged and long only public real estate funds.


Key Responsibilities

Content Creation: Produce marketing decks for fund launches and customized presentations. Ensure accuracy and consistency of message across GEM’s strategies.

Fundraising Support: Actively participate in marketing/fundraising efforts, including coordinating agendas and facilitating meetings with potential investors, handling investor follow-up and due diligence requests, and managing the closing process.

CRM Database: Support capital raising initiatives by managing fundraising pipelines, researching prospective investors, and expanding CRM functionality to improve GEM processes.

Due Diligence Questionnaires/RFPs: Create and update standard DDQs for GEM’s funds. Manage the timely delivery of RFPs and complete routine and ad-hoc due diligence requests from potential investors.

Project Management: Execute special projects and tasks, including playing a key supporting role in the production of the firm’s Annual Meeting for investors.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience (3+ years) in an investor-facing marketing or client service role
  • Proficiency in CRM management, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • High level of discretion and confidentiality in handling sensitive information and communications
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to craft and deliver the GEM story
  • Ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems


Perks and benefits

  • Culture: Hybrid work environment, biweekly in-office lunches, regular opportunities for collaboration across the firm including coffee chats, intramural sports, and other social events
  • Community Impact: Company-wide commitment to frequent service opportunities, highly engaged Diversity and Inclusion Steering Committee, and an active ESG committee to strengthen our positive impact on our tenants, employees, and communities in which we live and invest
  • Financial: Competitive salary and benefits, 401(k) match, and life insurance
  • Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSA with employer contribution, fully paid primary/secondary caregiver leave


GEM values a diverse workforce and encourages all applicants to apply. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, disability, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status or any protected category by local, state or federal laws.



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