Retained Executive Search · Alternative Investments
The source for investment & fundraising talent
Arcana runs mid- and senior-level searches for real estate private equity, real estate debt funds, real estate development firms and hedge funds, across investment, development, fundraising, investor relations and C-suite roles.
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50+
Placements
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$1B-$20B
Client AUM
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Associate to Partner
Seniority
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US & Canada
Coverage
Areas of practice
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Investment
Acquisitions, asset management, underwriting and originations professionals for real estate equity and debt platforms, plus research, trading and portfolio management professionals for hedge funds. Placements range from Senior Analyst to Managing Director.
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Development
Development executives, managers and associates for developers, owner-operators and private equity firms across multifamily, condo, student housing and mixed-use. Placements range from Associate to Managing Director.
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Fundraising & Investor Relations
Capital raisers and IR professionals for syndicated deals, JV partnerships and fund vehicles. LP coverage spans private wealth (HNWIs, RIAs), family offices, pensions, endowments, foundations and institutions.
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C-Suite & Leadership
CIOs, COOs, presidents and heads of capital formation for managers launching an institutional fund, planning a succession or scaling a platform.
How a search runs
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I. Download
A working session on your culture, strategy and the role. Outreach starts once we can represent your platform accurately.
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II. Map
Independent research across the full candidate market, including professionals who are not actively looking.
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III. Present
A shortlist with compensation context, motivations and fit beyond the resume.
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IV. Close
Offer strategy, references and support through resignation and start date.
“I would highly recommend you take Stephanie’s call. She is masterful at understanding people and aligning them with a role where success can be found.”
Head of Fundraising Search · San Francisco, CA
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