Cardinal Group Companies · 1 week ago
Sr. Director, Capital Markets
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expCardinal Group Investments is currently seeking a Capital Markets Senior Director to join its investment team to help drive the capital raising initiatives for student housing and multi-family investments. This role will be responsible for developing and executing capital raising strategies, expanding institutional and private capital relationships, and supporting the continued growth of Cardinal's investment platform through strategic capital raising initiatives.
AutomotiveReal EstateLeasingProperty ManagementReal Estate Investment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead investor calls, build capital relationships, and diversify Cardinal’s equity partnerships
Capitalize acquisition and development pipeline opportunities
Support acquisition, development, refinance and recapitalization debt procurement and transaction functions
Negotiate joint venture term sheets and corresponding agreements
Travel frequently to network and strengthen capital relationships, including market tours with equity and lender partners
Attend conferences and networking events to represent Cardinal’s investment team
Work closely with in-house and external legal counsels on JV document negotiations
Assist market research team with investment materials to present externally, including pitch decks, acquisition and debt memos, market summaries, and company overviews
Assist with the research and data compilation of partners’ requests, including industry research, statistics, and supporting documentation for investment committee approvals
Distribute pipeline reports and deal status updates to capital partners
Lead equity recapitalization opportunities, including preparing materials, working with capital partners, and supporting on transaction functions
Participate in regular pipeline and investment committee meetings regarding potential acquisitions and developments with new and existing partners
Perform return calculations and term comparisons to assist the company with identifying the preferred capital structure and terms
Complete project management functions and acquisition/ development support for transactions with new and existing capital partners
Work closely with the Client Services team to distribute press releases and grow the company’s online brand presence
Monitor fundraising activity, investor sentiment, and competitive market activity to refine capital raising strategies
Analyze market and investment trends to help develop investment theses and create new product offerings
Assist market research team with research papers and create strategy presentations for new and expanding investment strategies
Collaborate with acquisitions, asset management, finance, and legal teams to develop investment strategies and effectively communicate investment opportunities to prospective capital partners
Maintain a database of capital interest by sector and return profile in Salesforce
Track private equity real estate capital raising initiatives and targets in Salesforce
Update communication logs, investor tracking, and capital raising pipelines to ensure Salesforce accurately reflects the status of all initiatives
Maintain accurate fundraising metrics and investor engagement reporting for senior leadership
Maintain summary of debt portfolio and loan requirements
Qualification
Required
Five or more years' experience in the real estate and/or finance industries
Two or more years' experience in real estate acquisitions
Student housing and/or multifamily real estate experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in Business, Real Estate, Finance, or Accounting
Very strong written and oral communication skills
A passion for sales and relationship building; understands the importance of delivering results and meeting timelines for external clients
Solid understanding of finance and real estate investment principles
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather and analyze market data to project trends and form strategies
Superior organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and the ability to learn new software systems quickly
Reliable, self sufficient, results-oriented, and superior time management skills
Available to travel as needed; this position will require 25-50% travel across the United States as needed to meet with investors and attend company meetings and trainings
Ability to embody the Cardinal Culture and Cardinal's Core Values every day
Preferred
Private equity experience preferred
Student housing experienced preferred
Experience in underwriting, research, and transaction execution
Benefits
Eligible to participate in the company benefits plan.
We offer health, vision, dental, and pet insurance.
We offer a 401(k) retirement plan, student loan assistance, licensing and continuing education reimbursement, parental leave, and housing allowances or gifts.
Company
Cardinal Group Companies
The strength of Cardinal is rooted in our identity.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John O'Brien
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
Recent News
2026-01-06
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