Head of Institutional Fundraising - Private Equity

We are seeking a senior fundraising leader to drive institutional capital formation for our private equity funds 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.