MLG Capital is a private real estate manager with a 38-year track record of delivering exceptional returns to investors through its differentiated tax-efficient strategies. MLG is seeking an Assistant Vice President to lead fundraising business development efforts for the West region within the Retail (High Net Worth) channel. This role involves crafting and executing a strategic plan to raise capital, with a primary focus on fostering relationships with High Net Worth Individuals. The ideal candidate will possess the expertise to establish trust within the investor community, drive a structured sales process, and collaborate with internal teams to achieve capital-raising goals.

Essential Functions:

· Source and manage strong relationships with High Net Worth Individuals within the West region

· Collaborate with Fundraising leadership team to develop a sales plan and communicate progress towards that plan

· Develop an in-depth understanding of MLG Capital’s offerings and communicate benefits effectively with existing investors and prospects

· Lead investor calls, meetings and presentations of fund offerings and financial performance

· Demonstrate strong teamwork with internal business units including other regional teams, channel leads, National Accounts, Investor Operations, Marketing, and Acquisitions

· Maintain detailed records of prospect statuses and interactions with target accounts within the CRM

· Identify and attend industry conferences to help expand brand awareness and meet prospective investors

· Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in finance, real estate, or similar field)

· 3-5 years of successfully raising capital for alternative investment strategies. Experience in a private real estate role (such as acquisitions) will be considered

· FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses are strongly preferred though candidates without these licenses will be considered

· Demonstrated knowledge of real estate, capital markets, and performance metrics with a strong financial acumen

· Strong existing relationships with target investor types in the West region

· Strong presence in meetings or over the phone and ability to establish trust quickly

· Strong communication and negotiation skills

· Detail-oriented and exceptionally organized

· Experience utilizing a CRM to maintain relationships (experience specifically with Salesforce is preferred)

· Ability to travel within the West region with occasional trips back to MLG headquarters (Brookfield, WI)

Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to operate office machinery; including but not limited to: telephone, computer, copy machine, fax machine, printer, and mobile phone. 
• Ability to sit for extended periods (up to 4 hours) and use a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds on an occasional basis. Ability to travel 50% of the time or more via automobile or airplane (occasionally overnight) for meetings.

Working Conditions: 

Open office workstation environment, quiet to moderate noise levels.

Expected Application Deadline:  Please apply via the direct link no later than May 15, 2025.

Compensation Package

• Base Salary: $110,000-140,000
• Commission Targets: $30,000-50,000
• Discretionary bonus

Benefits:

Employees are eligible for MLG’s medical, dental, vision, flexible-spending plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage on the 1st of the month following your start date.  Employees are also eligible for MLG’s 401(k) program, including match, after one month of employment.  Additionally, MLG offers holiday pay, birthday pay, one floating holiday per year, paid Volunteer hours, a Paid Time Off program, summer hours, bonus opportunities and more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin or any other category protected by law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, a “reasonable accommodation” will be made for an individual with a known physical or mental limitation unless it would require an action of significant difficult causing undue hardship.

This document covers the most significant duties performed but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned.