Head of International Capital Markets

Ridge North America is building the globes largest collection of iconic attractions and hotels. We are seeking one of the worlds most accomplished institutional capital raisers to lead that ambition. We are seeking one of the worlds most accomplished institutional capital raisers to lead that ambition.

LOCATION Calgary AB (hybrid) with some travel

COMPENSATION Competitive base salary with significant uncapped performance-based upside tied to individual and firm-wide results.

Who we are

Ridge North America (RNA) is a Western Canada-based integrated destination development company built on three pillars: Play (iconic attractions) Stay (hotels and resorts) and Live (residential communities). We develop and own places people travel to experience including mountain gondolas canyon experiences and alpine lodges and we are growing that portfolio through disciplined acquisitions joint ventures and greenfield development.

The Mandate

Reporting to the Chief Corporate Development and Strategy Officer the Head of International Capital Markets owns RNAs institutional fundraising strategy end to end from building relationships with sovereign wealth funds pension plans insurers endowments and family offices to sourcing and closing the capital that funds the next decade of growth. The mandate spans Canadian institutional and UHNW capital and international investors seeking exposure to Canadian private markets.

Key Responsibilities

Fundraising Strategy: Formulate and execute strategies to secure capital commitments from Canadian and international institutional and UHNW investors.

Cross-Border Investor Relations: Act as RNAs primary contact for foreign investors explaining the regulatory and economic case for investing in a Canadian-managed portfolio.

Due Diligence: Lead multi-jurisdictional due diligence coordinating with deal legal and tax teams on international tax withholding FATCA/CRS and local regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

8-12 years in private markets capital raising investor relations investment banking corporate finance or real assets/hospitality investment.

Demonstrated track record personally originating and closing institutional raises of US$250M; exposure to US$1B vehicles or platform partnerships preferred.

Active senior-level relationships with sovereign wealth funds pension plans insurers endowments and family offices with a network spanning at least two of North America Europe the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.

Direct experience in commercial real estate hospitality leisure/attractions infrastructure or other long-duration private-market strategies ideally including long-hold or permanent-capital structures.

Working knowledge of Canadian securities and tax requirements alongside cross-border capital flows and international placement regimes (Reg D/144A AIFMD).

Active registration or immediate eligibility as a Dealing Representative with Canadian provincial securities regulators (CSC/EMP or equivalent).

Bachelors degree in Finance Economics or International Business; MBA CFA or CAIA preferred.

Strong grasp of private equity structures fund waterfalls carried interest FX risk and the tax treatment of inbound foreign investment.

Polished credible communicator able to engage CIOs investment committees and family principals with experience preparing investor materials from pitch decks through data rooms.

Self-directed commercially minded and discreet comfortable working independently while collaborating closely with legal tax finance and executive teams.

Why Join Us

This is a chance to help build the capital architecture of a platform designed to last a century with real autonomy direct access to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team on sophisticated transactions. Compensation rewards results directly: a competitive base with uncapped performance-based upside for the individual who originates capital and delivers outcomes. The role suits an entrepreneurial professional who wants institutional resources paired with the accountability and upside of building something of their own.

Process

Candidates are invited to submit a CV together with a short note describing the most significant capital raise they have personally led their role the investors the structure and the outcome. Submissions to .

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