Lankin Investments is a leading Canadian real estate investment and asset management firm with over $2 billion in assets under management and a portfolio of 6,000+ multi‑family units. We provide Canadian investors with access to institutional‑quality real estate opportunities focused on long‑term equity growth, consistent cash flow, and wealth creation. As we continue to scale, we are expanding our capital‑raising capabilities through strategic partnerships and referral networks across Canada. About the Role We are seeking a highly driven, entrepreneurial, and relationship‑oriented Director, Corporate Development to build and scale a national referral and partnership ecosystem. This is a builder role—focused on identifying, activating, and growing networks of professionals who can introduce qualified investors to Lankin. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with a strong personal network, a relentless drive to win, and the creativity to develop partnership strategies that unlock new capital channels. Responsibilities Relationship & Network Development Build and expand a high‑value network of referral partners including: Mortgage brokers Accountants and lawyers Business owners and entrepreneurs Leverage existing personal relationships to drive immediate opportunity flow Establish long‑term, trust‑based partnerships that generate consistent investor introductions Identify and activate new referral channels across key professional networks Develop creative, “outside‑the‑box” approaches to engaging partners Continuously strengthen partner relationships to increase referral consistency and quality Generate a consistent pipeline of high‑quality investor introductions through partner networks Work closely with internal sales and capital markets teams to convert opportunities Track and manage referral performance and contribution to capital raised Events, Community & Brand Building Host and organize: Investor events Partner networking events Educational seminars and webinars Act as a connector—bringing people together and strengthening Lankin’s investor community Represent Lankin at industry events, conferences, and networking forums Strategic Collaboration Partner with Marketing and Capital Markets to: Develop co‑branded initiatives Support partner‑specific campaigns Enhance investor experience and engagement What Success Looks Like A growing, active network of high‑performing referral partners Consistent flow of qualified investor introductions Meaningful contribution to capital raised through referral channels Strong presence in key professional and investor communities Qualifications 3+ years of experience in business development, partnerships, capital raising, or a related field Proven ability to build and monetize relationships Strong existing network within one or more of the following: Professional services (legal/accounting) Entrepreneur/business owner communities Entrepreneurial mindset with a high level of ownership and autonomy Creative thinker with the ability to execute unconventional growth strategies Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Required Skills Experience with alternative investments, real‑estate funds, or exempt market products Dealer Representative license (preferred but not required) Experience hosting events, webinars, or community‑building initiatives Preferred Skills Core Traits for Success Self‑starter – creates opportunity without direction Hungry & driven – motivated by results and growth Relationship‑first – builds trust quickly and effectively Connector – naturally brings people together Creative – thinks differently to unlock opportunities Pay range and compensation package Performance‑based incentives tied to capital introduced/raised Significant upside aligned with performance Why Join Lankin Direct impact on growth and capital formation Entrepreneurial environment with autonomy and ownership Strong platform, brand, and investment product suite Opportunity to build and scale a national referral engine #J-18808-Ljbffr