THE REASON FOR THE SEARCH

Lloyd Jones Capital, a rapidly expanding Private Equity firm focused on Real Estate investments, needed to urgently fill the Investor Relations Manager position. The role was critical to supporting their $700M AUM specialist Real Estate portfolio and enabling continued growth. This hire was especially important as the firm looks to attract investors from Europe and the Middle East, while maintaining a strong network and raising capital for their ongoing and future investments.

As part of this search, Raw Selection worked closely with Christopher Finlay, the Hiring Manager at Lloyd Jones Capital, to understand the business's current challenges and the specific skills and experience needed to support their ambitious goals.

THE PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM

Lloyd Jones Capital is a well-established Private Equity firm specializing in Real Estate Investments. They have been investing in Multifamily Developments since the 1980s. As an SME, they have a dynamic, fast-paced environment with little bureaucracy, offering a culture that rewards employees and fosters growth.

The firm’s current investment focus spans Texas, Florida, South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Their goal is to expand their investor base across Europe and the Middle East and to continue scaling their successful Real Estate strategy.

THE SEARCH REQUIREMENTS

The role of Investor Relations Manager at Lloyd Jones Capital had specific requirements to ensure the best fit. The candidate needed to possess:

• Business Development/Investor Relations experience
• Private Equity experience
• Proven experience raising funds from Family Offices
• Ability to raise $100M per annum
• A background in Real Estate investments

WHY RAW SELECTION

Raw Selection was chosen for this critical search due to our deep expertise in matching top talent with specialized roles within Private Equity and Real Estate sectors. Our experience in managing complex searches and understanding the intricate requirements of such a key role made us the right partner for Lloyd Jones Capital.

We collaborated with the team to build out a detailed position specification and took the time to understand the company's culture, goals, and challenges to ensure a successful outcome. Our approach was thorough, efficient, and tailored to the specific needs of the firm.

THE PROCESS

Raw Selection followed its rigorous 15-step recruitment process to ensure the best fit for the Investor Relations Manager position. This comprehensive approach included:

• Initial consultation to fully understand the requirements and challenges of the role.
• Market mapping to identify over 150 potential candidates.
• Screening and interviews, narrowing down the list to a shortlist of 8 highly qualified individuals.
• Comprehensive evaluation for cultural fit and technical competence.

Through this process, 35 screening calls and interviews were conducted, ensuring we identified a standout candidate.

THE RESULT

Raw Selection successfully identified Evgeny Yafasov as the ideal candidate. Evgeny brought a wealth of experience in Private Equity, Real Estate, and Investor Relations and had a proven track record of raising significant capital from Family Offices.

Evgeny’s background, combined with his strong network and proven fundraising capabilities, made him a perfect fit for the role and the firm's objectives. He was hired for the position, helping Lloyd Jones Capital continue to build on their growing success.

THE CLIENT'S THOUGHTS

Chris Finlay, CEO of Lloyd Jones Capital, shared his satisfaction with the process:

"We have worked with Alex on several assignments over the years for a variety of roles. I am always impressed with his focus and attention on the assignment, and I know he will not stop until he has found us the right candidate. If you are looking for talent in your PE firm or Portfolio company, give Alex a call. He won't disappoint."

GET IN TOUCH

If you are looking for new talent or need support with your own search, Raw Selection offers a meticulous, results-driven approach to talent acquisition. With a proven track record of 100% success and 96% retention of placed candidates after 12 months, we are confident in delivering the right candidates for your firm.

Please get in touch with Alex Rawlings at alex.rawlings@raw-selection.com.