Managing Director - Relationship Management

Managing Director, Relationship Management

Work with a nationally recognized affordable housing investment leader at the intersection of capital markets and community development
The Managing Director, Relationship Management serves as the primary point of contact for institutional investors and strategic capital partners regarding new and ongoing affordable housing investments. This individual will lead investor relationship management efforts, drive capital formation initiatives, collaborate across multiple internal business functions, and provide a high-touch client experience throughout the investment lifecycle. This role carries significant responsibility for key investor accounts, capital raising strategy, business development, and leadership of strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a strong track record of investor management, capital raising, relationship development, strategic thinking, and risk assessment within affordable housing or commercial real estate investment platforms
Serve as the primary relationship manager for a portfolio of high-value institutional investors
Manage and grow assigned investor relationships while overseeing capital raising efforts across multiple investor accounts
Partner with internal teams across originations, underwriting, project management, asset management, and servicing to ensure exceptional investor service and transaction execution
Present and market prospective investment opportunities to investors and secure preliminary investment interest
Manage investor communications throughout transaction execution, including underwriting updates, structural changes, and closing milestones
Represent investor priorities and perspectives during internal discussions and decision-making processes
Develop and execute strategic business plans for assigned investor accounts
Support investor due diligence requests and fundraising initiatives for proprietary and institutional investment vehicles
Participate in investor meetings, property visits, conferences, industry events, and other relationship-building activities
Assist with business development efforts targeting prospective investors and capital partners
Mentor and potentially oversee junior team members as business needs require
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Urban Planning, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
Minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial real estate investment, lending, development, capital markets, or related fields
Direct experience with multifamily real estate underwriting, transaction execution, asset management, or investment management
Prior Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) experience required
Demonstrated experience managing institutional investor relationships, or leading client-facing investment initiatives
Strong financial analysis, negotiation, and presentation skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Prior people management experience is a plus
Willingness to travel as needed for investor meetings, site visits, conferences, and industry events
Preferred Backgrounds:
Affordable housing investment and finance
LIHTC syndication
Institutional investor relations
Real estate capital markets
Multifamily acquisitions, originations, or asset management
Community development finance
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and bonus opportunity
Comprehensive benefits package.
Job summary
Sector

Real Estate

Sub Sector

Acquisitions / Disposals

Industry

Property

Where

Chicago

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Nature

Hybrid working