Head of Asset Raising | Saudi Arabia
Overview:
A leading investment management firm, renowned for its expertise in emerging and frontier markets, is seeking a highly driven Head of Asset Raising to lead capital development efforts across Saudi Arabia. The firm manages over $4 billion in assets across a range of public and private strategies, catering to a global institutional client base.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement an asset-raising strategy tailored to the Saudi institutional investor landscape.
- Market the firm's full range of investment strategies.
- Build and maintain deep relationships with pension funds, sovereign entities, family offices, and other key allocators in the region.
- Serve as a strategic bridge between the firm's investment teams and prospective clients, articulating the value proposition with clarity and credibility.
- Monitor local market developments and regulatory changes, adapting outreach and positioning accordingly.
Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in institutional fundraising or distribution within the asset management sector.
- A deep network within the Saudi investor community, and a solid understanding of capital allocation drivers in the region.
- Demonstrated success in raising assets across multiple strategies or asset classes.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to operate autonomously and entrepreneurially.
- Fluency in Arabic and English is highly desirable.
Why Join:
This is a unique opportunity to represent a globally respected firm with a strong track record and differentiated strategies. The organisation is committed to long-term value creation, ESG integration, and deep local engagement, offering the incoming Head of Asset Raising a high-impact role in a growing regional market.
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