Merus · 3 days ago
Vice President, Capital Markets - Equity Investments and Investor Relations
Cincinnati, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expMerus is a company with over 130 years of commercial real estate expertise, focusing on construction, development, ownership, and management of real estate assets. The Vice President, Capital Markets will lead the equity capital raising, investor relations, and strategic co-investments, while building relationships with various capital partners to secure equity commitments.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Leah Francis
Responsibilities
Lead, coach, and develop Investor Relations team to meet performance and growth objectives
Lead equity capital raising efforts for Merus' 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 Merus’ 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 and represent Merus at 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
Qualification
Required
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
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
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
Preferred
Prior experience managing or mentoring a team
Company
Merus
Formerly known as Al. Neyer, Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Gaither
Executive Vice President and COO, Real Estate
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