Director - Sales & Investor Relations.

An established asset manager based in ADGM is preparing to launch a new investment fund and is seeking a commercially driven fundraising professional to support its launch and capital-raising activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in attracting investor capital, developing relationships with family offices, high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors, and expanding the firm's investor network across the GCC and international markets.

Key responsibilities include

Developing and executing fundraising strategies to secure capital commitments for the new fund. Identifying and approaching prospective investors, including family offices, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, wealth managers and institutional allocators. Building and maintaining relationships with investors, from initial outreach through to due diligence and closing.

Leveraging existing networks and developing new investor relationships across the GCC and other relevant markets. Presenting the fund's investment strategy and proposition to prospective investors. Coordinating investor meetings, follow-ups, due diligence requests and fundraising documentation. Maintaining a robust investor pipeline and providing regular updates on fundraising progress and conversion.

Working closely with the investment team and senior management to support the successful launch and growth of the fund.

Requirements

Approximately 5–12 years of experience in fundraising, capital raising, investor relations or fund distribution within asset management or financial services. Demonstrable experience raising capital for investment funds or alternative investment strategies. An established network of family offices, HNW/UHNW investors, wealth managers or institutional investors.

Strong investor origination, relationship management and business development capabilities. Experience managing the fundraising process from initial engagement through to capital commitment. Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills. A proactive, commercially minded approach, with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment.

Excellent written and spoken English. Existing investor relationships across the GCC would be advantageous.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunity to play a key role in the launch of a new investment fund. Direct exposure to senior management team Opportunity to develop investor relationships across the GCC and international markets. Professional development within an expanding asset management business. Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.