Private Equity - Director of Private Wealth & Institutional Relations - UK Market

Requirements for Private Wealth:

• 15 years' + working directly with clients in the private wealth sector (Family Offices, UHNWI, HNWI, etc) and a successful track record of capital raise from these clients.
• Your background and experience stems from working with organisations such as Private Banks, Asset Managers, Multi Family Offices, PE firms, Fund of Funds or Fund Placement Agents.
• Proven success in previous client relationship positions held at Private Banks, Asset Managers, Multi Family Offices, PE firms, Fund of Funds or Fund Placement Agencies.
• Extensive existing network with private wealth investors (Family Offices, UHNWI, HNWI, etc) with proven track record on capital raised from them.
• Experience in advising private wealth clients on investments or capital allocations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of building and maintaining investor relationships.
• A challenging mind with the ability to think creatively / laterally, able to present your ideas to show how we can improve what we do and how we can do it to deliver results.
• Good presentation skills with the ability to convey complex technical information in a clear, simple, and precise way.
• Ability to work well on own initiative and enjoy being part of a small collaborative team.
• Good understanding of investment products and processes in the funds industry; in particular, alternative investments funds.
• A good understanding of DeepTech market dynamics is desirable, but not necessary as training can be provided.
• Must have strong intellectual curiosity, an entrepreneurial spirit.

Core Responsibilities:

• This is a senior role, working directly with and supporting the firm’s founding team.
• To drive capital raise for the firm’s activities with a focus on private wealth investors.
• Build an account plan for each investor and ensure our value proposition is correctly positioned.
• Build working relationships with key investors and managers in target organisations.
• Know your investors’ commercial situation.
• Prepare and implement documentation to clients/investors in line with internal compliance, legal, and audit requirements.
• Maintain professional knowledge, keep abreast of general market updates, industry developments, and competitor’s activities.

Candidate Requirements for Institutional Relations:

• Minimum 15+ years of experience in institutional investor relations, with at least 5+ years in capital raising roles for VC firms, PE firms, Fund of Funds, or Fund Placement Agencies.
• Extensive institutional investor network with a strong track record in fundraising and relationship management.
• Experience managing large-scale investor relationships within institutional markets.
• Background in fundraising for alternative investment funds, with a preference for candidates with Fund of Funds experience.
• Strong investment acumen and an understanding of alternative investment fund structures.
• Exceptional ability to craft and maintain strategic investor relationships, aligning fundraising efforts with institutional objectives.
• Ability to think critically and strategically, identifying innovative approaches to investor engagement.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of delivering complex financial concepts in an accessible and compelling manner.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively within a highly specialized, agile investment team.
• Familiarity with AI and DeepTech market trends is preferred but not mandatory (training provided).
• Strong intellectual curiosity and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee institutional investor relations and capital-raising strategies.
• Develop tailored account management plans, ensuring alignment with investors' objectives.
• Maintain deep engagement with key institutional investors, proactively managing relationships.
• Oversee the execution of fundraising initiatives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and audit standards.
• Identify and act on emerging market opportunities, leveraging industry insights to drive firm growth.
• Maintain a strong understanding of competitor strategies and general market developments.
• Collaborate with the investment team to refine investor engagement strategies and optimize capital flows.

Benefits:

• Highly competitive base salary.
• Performance-based OTE bonuses in addition to base compensation.
• Access to a meaningful percentage of GP Carry participation.
• Strong potential for partnership within the firm in a short timeframe.