Managing Director of Business Development, West Coast

Managing Director of Business Development, West Coast Location: West Coast (remote with travel across the region) Compensation: Base salary $200k + performance-based incentive compensation Employment Type: full-time About Peakline Partners Peakline Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing access to curated private market investment opportunities across private equity, private credit, venture capital, and real estate. The firm serves family offices, wealth managers, and institutional investors, with over $4.2 billion in investor commitments and 2,500+ investors . Peakline’s collaborative “Firm Services” team supports investors across business development, investor relations, and operations, working closely to deliver a high-quality client experience. Position Overview Peakline is seeking a West Coast Managing Director of Business Development to lead investor sourcing, relationship management, and capital raising efforts across the Western United States. This senior, client-facing role will be responsible for expanding Peakline’s presence among family offices, RIAs, and institutional investors, while driving new investor acquisition and deepening existing relationships. The ideal candidate is a proven business development professional with strong relationships across the West Coast investor ecosystem, deep knowledge of private markets, and a track record of successful fundraising. Key Responsibilities: Investor Coverage & Relationship Management Develop and manage relationships with family offices, RIAs, private banks, and institutional investors across the West Coast Serve as a primary point of contact for investors, delivering a high-touch, consultative client experience Maintain ongoing dialogue with clients regarding portfolio construction, product offerings, and market insights Capital Raising & Business Development Drive new investor acquisition and capital formation across private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real estate strategies Execute targeted outreach and territory development strategies to expand Peakline’s investor base Lead and manage the full fundraising lifecycle, from initial outreach through subscription Market Strategy & Territory Ownership Own and execute West Coast business development strategy in partnership with senior leadership Identify key growth channels, strategic partnerships, and emerging investor segments Represent Peakline at industry events, conferences, and investor meetings Internal Collaboration Partner closely with investor relations, product, and investment teams to align messaging and deliver best-in-class investor communications Provide feedback from the field to inform product development and marketing strategy Maintain accurate pipeline tracking and reporting within CRM systems Qualifications: 7 — 12+ years of experience in business development, capital raising, or investor relations within asset management or alternative investments Established network of relationships with West Coast family offices, RIAs, and/or institutional investors Strong understanding of private markets, including private equity, venture capital, private credit, and real estate Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding fundraising targets Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship management skills Highly self-motivated with the ability to operate independently in a regional role Proficiency with CRM systems and pipeline management What You’ll Gain Opportunity to lead and grow a key geographic market for a rapidly expanding private markets platform Direct access to a broad range of high-quality alternative investment opportunities Collaboration with an experienced and entrepreneurial leadership team Meaningful impact on firm growth and investor expansion strategy West Coast — based role (remote with travel across the region: CA, OR, WA, CO, NV, AZ, NM, UT, WY, MT) Regular travel for investor meetings and industry events Integration with Peakline’s broader Firm Services team Base salary $200k + performance-based incentive compensation Health, dental, and vision insurance Retirement plan participation Paid time off and holidays #J-18808-Ljbffr