Capital Markets Associate (Mandarin Speaking)

Urbanite Capital
Irvine, CA

About Urbanite Capital


Urbanite Capital is a real estate investment manager focused on select real estate strategies in the United States. With a global partner and investor base, Urbanite and its affiliates have invested over $1.3 billion into commercial real estate across the United States. Urbanite develops long-term relationships with capital partners and experienced developers to pursue attractive risk-adjusted real estate investment opportunities.


The Role


This is a front-line capital raising seat, not a back-office support role. The Capital Markets Associate will be primarily responsible for sourcing and developing new investor relationships with a focus on Mandarin-speaking high-net-worth individuals domestically, as well as family offices, registered investment advisors, and independent broker-dealers. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who has a track record of independently originating investor relationships and thrives in an environment with autonomy and accountability rather than heavy oversight.


Responsibilities


  • Proactively identify, cultivate, and convert new prospective investors through direct outreach, networking, referrals, and event attendance
  • Build and manage a personal pipeline of HNWI prospects, with a particular emphasis on Mandarin-speaking domestic investors
  • Develop and maintain secondary relationships with family offices, RIAs, and IBDs
  • Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact on the firm’s track record, current offerings, and investment strategy during initial prospect conversations
  • Own and maintain accurate CRM records, ensuring pipeline activity, follow-ups, and investor interactions are tracked in real time
  • Travel moderately (10–25%) to attend investor meetings, conferences, and industry events as needed
  • Collaborate with the Managing Director of IR on fundraising strategy, market feedback, and pipeline prioritization



Qualifications


Required


  • Minimum 3 years of post-undergraduate experience in a capital raising, fundraising, or sales role — ideally within real estate, private equity, wealth management, or alternatives
  • Fully bilingual in English and Mandarin (spoken and written)
  • Demonstrated ability to independently source and close investor relationships with minimal supervision
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with a natural comfort in outbound prospecting and business development
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms and disciplined approach to pipeline management
  • Bachelor’s degree required


Preferred


  • Experience raising capital from HNWIs or the independent wealth channel
  • Existing network or relationships within Mandarin-speaking investor communities in the U.S.
  • Exposure to real estate private equity fund structures (commingled funds, JVs, single-asset vehicles)


Benefits


  • Health Insurance: Comprehensive health care coverage with employer contribution toward premiums
  • Retirement: 401(k) plan with 100% employer match up to 4% of salary
  • Time Off: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Disability & Life: Company-provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life & AD&D insurance
  • Pre-Tax Accounts: Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefit plans


Compensation


Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus, commensurate with experience.

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