The Vice President, Capital Markets

Company Description

CrowdlenderAI leverages the power of AI to make lending decisions in seconds, providing an affordable source of capital for commercial real estate owners. Our platform assists property owners in raising capital for renovations, acquisitions, or refinancing quickly and affordably. We pride ourselves on being a reliable and affordable financial resource, facilitating growth and acquisition for commercial real estate.

Summary Of Responsibilities

The Vice President, Capital Markets will promote Crowdlender"s commercial real estate lending platform through equity capital raising, investor relations, strategic co-investments and acquisitions. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, RIAs, family offices, financial advisors, and joint venture partners to secure equity commitments.

This high-impact role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong network of capital partners, and the ability to drive capital strategy and investor outreach. The Vice President, Capital Markets will serve as the first point of contact for new equity relationships, delivering the Merus story, coordinating introductions to the broader team when appropriate, and supporting long-term investor engagement across fund and project opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, coach, and develop Investor Relations team to meet performance and growth objectives
• Lead equity capital raising efforts for Crowdlender's capital platform including commercial real estate development projects and investment funds
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, family offices, RIAs, pension funds, and JV partners
• Identify and cultivate new equity partners that align with Crowdlender's investment strategy, including strategic co-investments with best-in-class partners to expand diversification opportunities
• Oversee the creation and delivery of offering materials, investor decks, and due diligence content in collaboration with internal teams
• Initiate and lead investor outreach efforts, roadshows, and meetings; deliver compelling presentations and communications
• Structure and negotiate joint venture and equity partnership agreements
• Support investor onboarding, compliance, and communications in coordination with legal and internal partners
• Guide the development of Merus' investor experience strategy and implement improvements to enhance investor engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams to support investor reporting, reviews, and updates; ensure consistency and accuracy in investor communications
• Maintain and update CRM with investor activity, outreach metrics, and key contacts
• Attend industry conferences, capital markets events, and networking opportunities
• Monitor market trends, investor sentiment, and competitive positioning to inform capital raising strategy
• Other duties as assigned

Essential Competencies

• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology applications.
• Organizational Savvy - Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics

Position Requirements

• Proven experience raising capital from institutional and high-net-worth investors, with a strong existing network
• Comfortable initiating conversations with new capital partners and introducing the company without heavy reliance on corporate or regional leaders
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills; able to confidently represent the Merus brand
• Proficient in financial analysis, market research, and understanding of real estate investment structures
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple relationships, deadlines, and reporting cycles simultaneously
• Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM proficiency

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in Business, Finance, Real Estate, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in commercial real estate, investor relations, capital raising, or capital markets
• Prior experience managing or mentoring a team preferred
• Track record of success in raising capital across multiple investor types
• Strong knowledge of equity structures, fund vehicles, and investor relations best practices
• Experience working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company or platform

Compensation

Competitive base salary with quarterly performance bonus