Associate, Business Development

At Northmarq, you can be part of something special. Northmarq is a unique capital markets resource for commercial real estate investors, providing our clients access to experts in debt, equity, investment sales, loan servicing, and fund management. We offer you a career path with best-in-class training, and we foster inclusive teams committed to collaboration, mentoring, and growth. At Northmarq, we will help you unlock your potential – whether you are an industry veteran or you’re just getting started. Your new career is waiting. Start something special today. Northmarq was voted by Real Estate Forum as one of The Best Places to Work in Commercial Real Estate! 

Northmarq is seeking an Associate to join our Fund Management team in Portland, supporting Capital Formation, Fundraising, and Business Development across the Fund platform.  In this role, you will play a critical part in helping to manage day-to-day fundraising operations, coordinating investor outreach efforts, and assisting with key business development initiatives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and eager to grow into a leadership position within the team.  This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional to advance their career in real estate private equity while developing expertise in capital formation strategies and relationship management.

*This position is an in-office position, with an immediate start date.

Key Responsibilities -

Fundraising and Investor Outreach:

• Support the execution of the company’s capital-raising strategy by assisting with outreach to institutional investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Help prepare and coordinate investor communications, presentations, and follow-up materials.
• Track and manage investor correspondence and meeting schedules.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors by providing timely updates and addressing inquiries.
• Assist with organizing the firm’s participation at industry conferences, networking events, and investor meetings.
• Over time, expand responsibilities to include strategic input into fundraising initiatives, a capacity for leadership, and taking ownership of new projects as the team and company grow.

Operational Support:

• Manage the group’s CRM system to ensure accurate tracking of investor information, interactions, and pipeline activity.
• Coordinate the preparation of fundraising materials, including pitch decks, investor reports, and due diligence documentation.
• Support compliance and reporting requirements associated with investor communications and fundraising activities.
• Support the operational team as needed

What We’re Looking For -

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, real estate, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in fundraising, sales, or investor relations, preferably within commercial real estate or private equity fundraising.
• Securities licenses (SIE, 7 & 63) preferred, but not a prerequisite.
• Strong CRM skills (e.g., Salesforce) and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire to grow into a team leader or management role.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements for investor communications is preferred.

Northmarq offers a highly competitive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K match and an annual discretionary contribution based on business performance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance, education assistance, volunteer paid time off, charitable contribution match and so much more!

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