Associate - Capital Markets (Americas)

Gaw Capital is a uniquely positioned private equity fund management company that focuses on global real estate markets. Since its inception in 2005, Gaw Capital has raised seven commingled funds targeting the Greater China and APAC regions. The firm also manages value-add/opportunistic funds in the US, a Pan-Asia hospitality fund, a European Hospitality Fund, a Growth Equity Fund, and provides services for credit investments and separate account direct investments globally. The current assets under management exceed US$ 35.8 billion, and we have raised over US$ 21 billion in equity globally. For more information on our company, please visit our website www.gawcapital.com.

We are seeking an Associate to join our Capital Markets team in Los Angeles. This individual will play a key role in supporting all aspects of capital formation, investor engagement, and client service. The position offers significant visibility to senior leadership and the opportunity to develop into a client-facing role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Capital Formation & Investor Engagement

• Support ongoing and prospective capital raising efforts for global commingled funds, co-investment platforms, and separate accounts across real estate and real asset strategies.
• Manage day-to-day project flow across multiple fundraising initiatives — including pipeline tracking, data room management, due diligence coordination, and internal process oversight.
• Prepare and maintain investor marketing materials such as pitch decks, PPMs, fact sheets, case studies, and portfolio updates.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence responses (RFPs, DDQs, RFIs, investor questionnaires) in collaboration with legal, compliance, and finance teams.
• Assist in the organization and execution of investor roadshows, meetings, and events — including preparing briefing memos, meeting notes, and follow-up materials.
• Serve as a key internal liaison between the Capital Markets, investment, finance, and operations teams to ensure consistent messaging and high-quality deliverables.

Client Relationship Management

• Support senior team members in managing relationships with institutional investors, consultants, and strategic partners.
• Draft and distribute investor updates, quarterly communications, and portfolio analytics materials.
• Maintain the firm’s Juniper Square CRM and virtual data room system to track engagement, manage pipelines, and ensure accurate reporting of activity.
• Provide timely, thoughtful responses to investor requests and coordinate ad-hoc deliverables with internal teams.
• Contribute to investor onboarding processes, including KYC/AML documentation and subscription management.

Market Research & Strategic Initiatives

• Conduct research on market trends, competitor positioning, and investor allocation preferences to inform fundraising strategy and product development.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic initiatives to enhance client service, investor experience, and fundraising efficiency.
• Assist in developing insights and thought leadership materials highlighting firm strategy, market perspectives, and sector themes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Real Estate, or related field; strong academic performance required.
• 2–4 years of experience in private equity real estate, investment management, placement advisory, or investment banking; experience with institutional capital raising or investor relations preferred.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, with comfort interpreting fund-level models, track records, and performance analytics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive, professional investor materials.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive — able to manage multiple concurrent workstreams under tight deadlines.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and strong interpersonal skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Juniper Square and data room platforms a plus.
• Ability to leverage AI tools such as Claude, CoPilot or others effectively for enhanced workflows.
• Professional demeanor with a high degree of intellectual curiosity, integrity, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Candidates with less relevant experience will be considered for Analyst role.

What We Offer

• High-impact role working directly with senior leadership on global capital raising and investor engagement initiatives.
• Exposure to a broad base of institutional investors across the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.
• Opportunity to develop into a client-facing capital markets professional within a global, entrepreneurial platform.
• Collaborative culture that emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and long-term career development.
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance-based bonus, and comprehensive benefits.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. We thank all applicants for their interests, but only selected candidates will be contacted. All personal data collected will be kept in strict confidence and only for employment-related purposes.