Middle East Hedge Fund Asset Raising
A rapidly growing, high-profile hedge fund is seeking an experienced fundraising and investor relations professional to lead the client-facing side of the business. The firm has built significant momentum since launch, combines institutional-quality infrastructure with entrepreneurial agility, and is entering an exciting phase of growth.
This is a senior, commercially focused hire who will be responsible for driving fundraising efforts, managing investor relationships, and helping shape the firm's broader growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead capital raising efforts across institutional investors, family offices, wealth platforms, and consultants.
- Develop and execute the firm's fundraising strategy across priority markets.
- Originate and manage relationships with prospective investors.
- Serve as a senior representative of the firm externally, articulating investment strategy, performance, and firm differentiation.
- Manage ongoing communication with existing investors and oversee investor servicing activities.
- Work closely with portfolio managers and senior leadership on business development initiatives and strategic planning.
- Build and maintain a robust pipeline of fundraising opportunities.
- Assist with product positioning, marketing materials, and investor communications.
Candidate Profile
The firm is particularly interested in individuals with strong existing relationships across the allocator community and a proven ability to raise capital.
Suitable backgrounds may include:
- Capital Introduction professionals from leading prime brokerage platforms.
- Senior business development, investor relations, or fundraising professionals from hedge funds or alternative asset managers.
- Individuals with established relationships across institutional investors, family offices, endowments, foundations, pension funds, or investment consultants.
- Professionals with a demonstrable track record of originating meetings and converting investor interest into assets under management.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Extensive network of LP and allocator relationships.
- Strong understanding of hedge fund strategies and alternative investments.
- Exceptional relationship management and communication skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to operate in a growth-stage environment.
- Ability to work closely with investment professionals and senior stakeholders.
- Proven fundraising credibility within the alternatives space.
Opportunity
This represents a rare opportunity to join an emerging hedge fund during a pivotal growth phase and play a leading role in shaping the commercial direction of the business. The successful candidate will have significant exposure to senior leadership, substantial autonomy, and the chance to directly influence the firm's long-term fundraising success.
For the right individual, there is meaningful scope to build and lead the investor relations function as the business continues to scale.
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