Vice President, Capital Markets - Equity Investments and Investor Relations

Why Merus?

Formerly known as Al. Neyer, Merus combines more than 130 years of commercial real estate expertise with an integrated team of company owners. We specialize in the construction, development, ownership, and management of a diverse portfolio of real estate assets across a growing footprint in the eastern U.S.

We’re all owners here. This not only sets us apart but deeply influences our culture and operations. Every team member demonstrates a deeper sense of ownership and accountability—in both their daily tasks and the collective success of the organization. Learn more about our culture at .

The Vice President, Capital Markets will lead Merus’ commercial real estate investment platform through equity capital raising, investor relations, strategic co-investments and acquisitions. This role will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, RIAs, family offices, financial advisors, and joint venture partners to secure equity commitments across all Merus markets.

This high-impact role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong network of capital partners, and the ability to drive capital strategy and investor outreach. The Vice President, Capital Markets will serve as the first point of contact for new equity relationships, delivering the Merus story, coordinating introductions to the broader team when appropriate, and supporting long-term investor engagement across fund and project opportunities.

The Vice President will also help evolve and scale Merus’ capital platform to leverage the company’s strengths with the capital allocation initiatives of investors and the underlying market fundamentals in our investment footprint. Additionally, elevating Merus’ investor experience and communication platform in partnership with internal stakeholders to ensure best-in-class service and alignment with strategic growth goals.

• Lead, coach, and develop Investor Relations team to meet performance and growth objectives
• Lead equity capital raising efforts for Merus' capital platform including commercial real estate development projects and investment funds
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, family offices, RIAs, pension funds, and JV partners
• Identify and cultivate new equity partners that align with Merus’ investment strategy, including strategic co-investments with best-in-class partners to expand diversification opportunities
• Oversee the creation and delivery of offering materials, investor decks, and due diligence content in collaboration with internal teams
• Initiate and lead investor outreach efforts, roadshows, and meetings; deliver compelling presentations and communications
• Structure and negotiate joint venture and equity partnership agreements
• Support investor onboarding, compliance, and communications in coordination with legal and internal partners
• Guide the development of Merus’ investor experience strategy and implement improvements to enhance investor engagement
• Collaborate with internal teams to support investor reporting, reviews, and updates; ensure consistency and accuracy in investor communications
• Maintain and update CRM with investor activity, outreach metrics, and key contacts
• Attend and represent Merus at industry conferences, capital markets events, and networking opportunities
• Monitor market trends, investor sentiment, and competitive positioning to inform capital raising strategy
• Other duties as assigned
• Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations
• Manages Complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Plans and Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
• Builds Networks - Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
• Tech Savvy - Anticipating and adopting innovations in business-building digital and technology…