Head of Institutional Fundraising - Private Equity
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We are seeking a senior fundraising leader to drive institutional capital formation for private equity fund across the GCC and wider MENA region. What you’ll do Own the fundraising strategy and execution for current and future private equity vintages focused on GCC and MENA institutional LPs.
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Overview
- We are seeking a senior fundraising leader to drive institutional capital formation for private equity fund across the GCC and wider MENA region.
- What you’ll do
- Own the fundraising strategy and execution for current and future private equity vintages focused on GCC and MENA institutional LPs.
- Lead the full fundraising cycle: target mapping, roadshows, DDQ/RFP processes, negotiations and final close execution.
- Originate, build and deepen relationships with sovereign wealth funds, pensions, government‑linked entities, endowments, insurance pools and family offices.
- Take charge of fund positioning, marketing materials, LP communications, advisory board engagement and co‑investment pipelines.
- Advise on fund terms, structures, Islamic finance considerations and LP sequencing using real‑time market intelligence.
- What you bring
- 12–18 years in private equity fundraising or institutional investor relations, predominantly in GCC/MENA, with a demonstrable fundraising track record.
- Proven experience raising roughly USD 300m–1bn+ across fund cycles, including the ability to originate capital from new, cold relationships.
- A developed institutional network across GCC sovereign wealth funds, regional and global pensions, government‑linked vehicles and sophisticated family offices.
- Strong command of private equity fund structures, economics, co‑invest mechanics and relevant regulatory frameworks in the region.
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CAIA strongly preferred. Arabic language skills are a meaningful advantage.
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