Director Of Fundraising in London

Generate new business through leads, events, market mapping, and other avenues

Introduce prospective new third-party introducers and placement agents

Lead on investor due diligence efforts for the fundraising period

Maintain up-to-date information on family office and institutional investors on CRM and internal systems

Act as the first point of contact for ongoing investor requests

Systematically record feedback and meeting information from investors in the CRM

Actively develop and maintain client relationships

Actively introduce, develop and manage third-party introducer or placement agent relationships

Oversee the creation and management of sales materials

Contribute to client-facing updates on the market, business, and portfolio

Lead the preparation of pitches and proposals

Development of marketing materials for fundraising, roadshows, AGMs and investors calls

Attend and speak at industry events as a representative of the Funds business

Working with the investor relations team to ensure the registration of new funds for distribution in appropriate target markets

Manage a small fund sales team to deliver results

Produce market research, competitor analysis, and presentations for internal strategic meetings

Carry out quarterly reporting and other ad-hoc bespoke reporting

Prepare annual fund sales strategy to feed into the funds business plan

Working closely with the fund management and investor relations team to prepare and maintain target market assessments for each fund strategy

Strong track record of raising capital coupled with private markets investment experience with a particular focus on family office and institutional investors in fundraising or a placement agent role

Knowledge of private credit and/or real estate strategies is an advantage

Knowledge of institutional allocators and the consultant community is an advantage

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, able to build strong and lasting relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Ability to clearly and accurately communicate complex business and financial product information

Precise and persuasive verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and creative flair

Team player with a high level of integrity, professionalism, and honesty

Proficient command of English and demonstrable ability to transform financial performance details into investor-friendly messages

High proficiency in GSuite

Knowledge of the regulatory requirements and obligations relating to carrying out marketing activities in different jurisdictions