Head of Fundraising
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About the Role
Hyrd Consulting is seeking a Head of Fundraising for a DFSA-regulated private equity real estate fund in Dubai. The role requires 8-12+ years of experience in fundraising, private equity, placement, or investment banking, with a proven track record of raising capital from HNWIs, family offices, and LP networks.
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Responsibilities
- Drive and execute the fundraising strategy for a newly established real estate fund
- Leverage network across HNWIs, family offices, and LPs to secure capital commitments
- Build and manage a strong investor pipeline and long term relationships
- Lead investor conversations, pitch delivery, and deal execution
- Work closely with the CEO & COO to shape growth strategy and market positioning
- Represent the fund across regional and international investor communities
Requirements
- 8–12+ years’ experience in fundraising, private equity, placement, or investment banking
- Proven track record of raising capital from HNWIs, family offices, and private LP networks
- Strong existing relationships across the GCC investor ecosystem
- Experience within real estate funds or alternative investments is essential
- Highly commercial, entrepreneurial, and relationship driven mindset
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and close
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Role Overview
- Our client, a DFSA regulated private equity real estate fund, is seeking a Head of Fundraising to lead capital raising efforts and build a high quality investor base across the GCC and beyond.
- This is a pivotal, front office leadership role for someone with deep relationships across HNWIs, family offices, and LP networks, and a proven ability to raise capital in less institutional, relationship driven environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive and execute the fundraising strategy for a newly established real estate fund
- Leverage your network across HNWIs, family offices, and LPs to secure capital commitments
- Build and manage a strong investor pipeline and long term relationships
- Lead investor conversations, pitch delivery, and deal execution
- Work closely with the CEO & COO to shape growth strategy and market positioning
- Represent the fund across regional and international investor communities
What We’re Looking For
- 8–12+ years’ experience in fundraising, private equity, placement, or investment banking
- Proven track record of raising capital from HNWIs, family offices, and private LP networks (non institutional focus)
- Strong existing relationships across the GCC investor ecosystem
- Experience within real estate funds or alternative investments is essential
- Highly commercial, entrepreneurial, and relationship driven mindset
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and close
Why This Role?
- Opportunity to build and own the fundraising function from the ground up
- Work within a high growth, entrepreneurial fund environment
- Significant exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making
- Play a defining role in shaping a new institutional grade platform with a relationship led approach
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