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.
- 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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