Senior Capital Raising Professional - Private Credit & Alternative Investments Distribution (Washington DC-Baltimore Area)

Ivy Asset Group is seeking a highly accomplished capital raising professional with a demonstrated track record of raising institutional and wealth-channel capital across private credit and alternative investments. The ideal candidate combines sophisticated investor relationships, deep industry knowledge, and an entrepreneurial mindset developed through helping emerging or middle-market firms scale assets under management.

This individual will play a critical role in expanding Ivy Asset Group's investor base across RIAs, family offices, pensions, endowments, insurance companies, and other institutional allocators seeking differentiated exposure to private credit and specialty finance strategies.

• Minimum 10–15+ years of experience in capital raising, investor relations, business development, fundraising, or distribution within alternative investments.
• Demonstrated success raising capital for:
• Private Credit
• Direct Lending
• Asset-Based Finance
• Specialty Finance
• Private Equity
• Real Estate Credit or Equity
• Other institutional alternative asset classes
• Experience working for firms that successfully grew from approximately $500 million to $5+ billion in AUM , participating directly in that growth trajectory.
• Alternatively, experience at a larger established manager ($10+ billion AUM ) where the candidate developed meaningful institutional relationships and fundraising expertise that can be leveraged in a more entrepreneurial environment.
• Strong understanding of fundraising dynamics across both institutional and private wealth distribution channels.

The successful candidate should possess established relationships and credibility with:

• Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs)
• Independent Wealth Management Platforms
• Multi-Family Offices
• Ultra-High-Net-Worth Investors
• Private Banks
• Insurance Companies
• Corporate Pension Plans
• Public Pension Plans
• Endowments and Foundations
• OCIO Platforms
• Boutique Institutional Consultants
• Investment Committees and Chief Investment Officers

The ideal candidate understands how different allocator groups evaluate private market opportunities and can navigate lengthy diligence, underwriting, and investment committee processes.

Existing relationships and market presence within the following regions are highly desirable:

• Texas
• Midwest
• Denver and Mountain West
• Washington D.C. / Northern Virginia
• Southeast

Candidates with national institutional coverage and proven fundraising success across multiple regions will also be considered.

Successfully raised capital for an emerging or middle-market asset manager , rather than exclusively relying on the distribution capabilities and brand recognition of a large institutional platform.

The ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to:

• Build investor relationships from scratch.
• Create opportunities without the support of a globally recognized brand.
• Develop a market presence through credibility, persistence, and performance.
• Navigate difficult fundraising environments.
• Win allocations based upon investment merit, trust, and relationships.

Experience at a larger, established alternative asset manager is also highly valuable, particularly if the candidate has distributed products to investors traditionally allocating to private market strategies through:

• Private Credit Funds
• Private Equity Funds
• Infrastructure Funds
• Real Estate Funds
• Asset-Based Finance Strategies
• Insurance-Dedicated Investment Platforms

The candidate should understand how institutional investors construct portfolios and where private credit fits within the broader allocation framework.

The successful candidate will possess:

• A true hunter mentality balanced with a relationship-driven approach.
• Exceptional networking and business development skills.
• High emotional intelligence and strong interpersonal instincts.
• Ability to establish trust quickly with sophisticated investors.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, yield generation, risk-adjusted returns, and private market investing.
• Ability to articulate investment strategies in a compelling, thoughtful, and intellectually honest manner.
• Excellent presentation skills with investors ranging from individual advisors to institutional investment committees.
• Strong organizational discipline and ability to manage long and complex fundraising cycles.
• Intellectual curiosity regarding market trends, capital flows, and investor sentiment.
• Entrepreneurial grit, persistence, and accountability.
• Comfort operating in a lean, high-performance environment where initiative and results matter.