JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role Responsibilities

Capital Raising & Product Specialist Support

• Sit at the forefront of the end-to-end investor due diligence process, including preparing and coordinating responses to due diligence questionnaires and information requests.
• Support all other fundraising efforts across European commingled funds, including but not limited to competitive positioning in the market, coordinating investor outreach, marketing support, data projects to support capital raising initiatives, and assisting with closing processes.
• Respond to investor inquiries with accuracy and professionalism, supporting the team’s ability to move investors efficiently through the fundraising pipeline
• Coordinate investor Onsite meetings and property tours, with some travel involved as needed
• Support project management workstreams and develop an aptitude for leading internal discussions across multiple teams and leaders
• End-to-end fund formation means ongoing involvement in tasks such as periodic operational due diligence reviews, investor KYC onboarding and periodic reviews, as well as ongoing monitoring of the investor and competitor fund landscape

Marketing Materials, Roadshows & Events

• Support the preparation of marketing and investor materials, including pitchbooks, fund offering documents, and DDQs. This includes working closely with Compliance to ensure all materials are thoroughly vetted and approved prior to use
• Contribute to the development of innovative, investor-appropriate approaches to positioning and marketing Greystar's investment products to institutional audiences
• Support the preparation of various ad hoc presentations and materials for internal stakeholders, with the ability to quickly source information and data and leverage company technology resources and AI tools effectively and appropriately
• Assist in the organisation of events, roadshows, and conference participation, including logistics coordination and material preparation

CRM, Investor Mapping & Business Development

• Maintain and manage investment offering information within the CRM, ensuring that fundraising activity and vehicle-related data is accurately implemented, updated, and tracked
• Support the team in mapping the institutional investor landscape globally as well as how Greystar’s products are positioned within the EMEA landscape, with a view to expanding Greystar's investor base in European products

Organisational Responsibilities

• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements relevant to the role
• Utilise AI within the framework that Greystar has provided, proactively identifying and implementing opportunities to improve team efficiency and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
• Stay current with industry developments, market trends, and regulatory changes through ongoing professional development.

Role Scope

• This role is based in Greystar's Charleston, SC Headquarters, with some hybrid working flexibility available at the manager's discretion
• Reports to the Managing Director, Product Specialist based in Charleston, SC
• Consistent, daily collaboration with Portfolio Management, Regional Investment Teams, the Global Product Specialist Team, Investor Relations, Legal, Finance, Compliance, Tax, HR, IT and other teams as needed
• Comfort working collaboratively with global teams across multiple time zones, including colleagues in North America, EMEA and APAC, with flexibility around scheduling where needed
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in real estate, business or finance, marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in a client service/Product Specialist role with an adviser or manager of alternative investment strategies (such as real estate, private equity, or hedge funds) or comparable investment banking prior experience
• Fluency in English (essential)

Experience & Skills

• Fundamental knowledge of institutional private fund products and how these vehicles are structured
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively to prepare and explain data to team members and external investors
• Established experience interfacing with an institutional client base
• Demonstrate proficiency in word processing, Excel, and database management programs in order to complete required tasks
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills with strong attention to detail as well as quality of deliverables
• Mastery of key investment metrics (IRR, equity multiple, etc.)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritise and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong work ethic, focused and results oriented with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

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Additional Compensation:

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
• Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and Legal Plans.
• Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listed information above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.