Managing Director, Real Estate Investor Relations - Aegon AM
About The Position
Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor with 350 investment professionals managing and advising on US $384 billion for a global client base. The firm is organized around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities, and multi-asset & solutions. Aegon AM is an international business with 1,125 employees across 14 locations in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, united by a belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, effective risk management, and a commitment to responsible investment. This position represents the Real Assets platform to institutional clients, consultants, and capital partners. The role is crucial for designing, launching, and scaling alternative investment vehicles, translating investor demand into new fund structures, and driving sustainable Assets Under Management (AUM) and revenue growth. It involves providing investor insights to shape product strategy, overseeing capital raising and client engagement throughout the investment lifecycle, and leading the creation, structuring, and negotiation of fund documentation for new and existing vehicles. The role requires deep alternatives product expertise combined with senior relationship management and leadership skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, real estate, or relevant field, or equivalent experience.
- Ten (10) years of real estate experience.
- Thorough investment/product knowledge.
- Strong sales, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Outstanding relationship management skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and accomplish tasks with little oversight.
- Demonstrated success in an autonomous, proactive environment.
- Familiarity with Excel spreadsheet software, and basic structuring of real estate transactions.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development for Real Assets, including the design, structuring, and launch of new funds and investment vehicles aligned to institutional investor demand.
- Translate market feedback, investor preferences, and consultant insights into scalable product solutions across the alternatives landscape.
- Oversee the review and negotiation of fund documents and legal agreements, ensuring commercial alignment, clarity of investor expectations, and consistency with platform strategy.
- Partner with investment teams, legal, compliance, and operations to ensure new products are executable, competitive, and scalable.
- Execute capital raising initiatives which support long-term, profitable growth.
- Manage strategic client relationships, overseeing fundraising, closings, and retention across institutional, affiliate, and non-affiliate investors.
- Lead solution-oriented discussions with clients, aligning Real Assets capabilities with client portfolio and liability needs.
- Represent the Real Assets platform with investors, consultants, and industry partners.
- Provide structured education and thought leadership to teams and clients to articulate platform differentiation and investment solutions.
- Partner with senior leadership to align product, distribution, and client strategies across Aegon Asset Management.
- Foster a culture of client centricity, growth, integrity, and disciplined risk management.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Bonus for Eligible Employees
- Pension Plan
- 401k Match
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Disability Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Career Training & Development Opportunities
- Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
- Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually
- Ten (10) paid holidays per year
- Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
- Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year
- Adoption Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- College Coach Program
- Back-Up Care Program
- PTO for Volunteer Hours
- Employee Matching Gifts Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- Inclusion and Diversity Programs
- Employee Recognition Program
- Referral Bonus Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
