Director of Investor Relations
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About the Role
A leading alternative investment platform seeks an experienced Investor Relations Director to lead fundraising initiatives and manage institutional investor relationships across the GCC.
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Responsibilities
- Lead fundraising initiatives and manage institutional investor relationships
- Manage the full investor lifecycle from originating and developing relationships with prospective LPs through to ongoing engagement, reporting, and capital raising
- Represent the firm to family offices, institutional investors, sovereign related entities, fund allocators, and strategic capital partners across the GCC and internationally
- Prepare investor grade materials including presentations, DDQs, fund reports, and board level documentation
- Shape the firm's market positioning and capital raising strategy
Requirements
- 8–12 years of experience in Investor Relations, Fundraising, Institutional Sales, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, Asset Management, or Investment Banking
- Proven experience managing institutional investor and LP relationships across the GCC or broader MENA region
- Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, private debt, and fund structures
- Experience preparing investor grade materials including presentations, DDQs, fund reports, and board level documentation
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Professional fluency in both Arabic and English
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The Opportunity
- This is a highly visible role sitting at the intersection of fundraising, investor engagement, and strategic communications.
- You will be responsible for managing the full investor lifecycle—from originating and developing relationships with prospective LPs through to ongoing engagement, reporting, and capital raising across multiple investment platforms.
- Working closely with senior leadership and investment teams, you will represent the firm to family offices, institutional investors, sovereign related entities, fund allocators, and strategic capital partners across the GCC and internationally.
About You
- 8–12 years of experience in Investor Relations, Fundraising, Institutional Sales, Capital Markets, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Private Credit, Asset Management, or Investment Banking.
- Proven experience managing institutional investor and LP relationships across the GCC or broader MENA region.
- Strong understanding of alternative investments, including private equity, venture capital, private debt, and fund structures.
- Experience preparing investor grade materials including presentations, DDQs, fund reports, and board level documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Professional fluency in both Arabic and English.
Highly Desirable
- Existing network of GCC based family offices, institutional investors, sovereign entities, and allocators.
- Experience within a Saudi regulated asset management environment.
- Familiarity with Shariah compliant investment structures and Islamic finance.
- Exposure to private credit, direct lending, or venture capital fundraising.
What's on Offer
- Opportunity to join a fast growing investment platform at a pivotal stage of growth.
- Direct exposure to senior leadership and institutional investors.
- Significant influence over fundraising strategy and investor engagement.
- A highly entrepreneurial environment where your contribution will directly impact the firm's growth trajectory.
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