The new partner joins from middle market private equity firm SER Capital Partners.
Amberjack Capital Partners represents the final investment in Grafine Partners’ inaugural seeding strategy, which closed with approximately $600 million in total capital commitments last year.
The pension plan recently made two commitments totaling $548.9 million.
The proposed transaction is expected to be finalized next month.
The senior portfolio manager will oversee the relaunch of two U.S. listed real estate strategies under the firm’s banner.
The new hire will lead efforts to expand the firm’s presence across the wirehouse, independent broker-dealer and registered investment advisor channels.
The pension plan was notified of two commitments totaling roughly $700 million this week.
The team will lead HarbourVest Partners’ global credit secondaries strategy that spans both LP- and GP-led transactions and integrates with the firm’s broader credit platform.
The pension plan also made two private equity commitments totaling up to $80 million in June.
The firm has hired a venture partner to lead its newly established medtech innovation engine.