Director / MD - Private Markets Fundraiser - Middle East
About the job:
A leading global placement and advisory platform is seeking a senior capital formation professional to lead coverage across the Middle East. The role requires deep connectivity in the region and strong experience raising capital across private markets strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Lead fundraising efforts across the Middle East, covering sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors.
- Drive capital formation across primaries and secondaries private markets strategies.
- Develop and execute a regional fundraising strategy, maintaining strong senior‑level relationships.
- Represent the firm across fundraising processes, investor meetings, and ongoing relationship management.
- Collaborate closely with global teams to support product positioning and investor engagement.
- Build and maintain a high‑quality pipeline of prospective LPs across all key jurisdictions in the region.
- Provide strategic insights to refine targeting, product focus, and regional priorities.
Requirements:
- Senior fundraiser at Director or MD level with strong connectivity across SWFs and major institutional investors in the Middel East.
- Experience based in the Middle East previously; current London‑based candidates also suitable.
- Location: London. Relocation available.
- Strong background in private equity and infrastructure, with exposure to credit; secondaries experience also ideal.
- Proven ability to drive fundraising outcomes independently at a senior level.
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