Head of Private Equity Fund Investments, GCC Pension Fund

Head of Private Equity Fund Investments, GCC Pension Fund

Head of Private Equity Fund Investments, GCC Pension Fund

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Hedge Funds | Asset Allocation | Buy Side

Overview:

Our client, a GCC based pension fund, are hiring a Head of Private Equity Fund Investments to lead their private equity strategy. This is a senior position responsible for driving the fund’s global private equity allocation, with a focus on primary fund commitments

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping long-term private markets exposure for a sophisticated, long-term institutional capital base. The role will be based full-time in the GCC

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction and execution of the private equity fund investment program, focusing primarily on primary fund commitments across geographies and sectors
• Build and manage a portfolio of top-tier private equity managers with a focus on performance, diversification, and alignment
• Oversee sourcing, due diligence, negotiations, and ongoing monitoring of fund investments
• Collaborate with the senior leadership to align private equity strategy with overall portfolio objectives
• Evaluate opportunities in secondaries and co-investments as appropriate
• Develop internal investment frameworks, reporting tools, and performance analytics
• Represent the pension fund in industry events and maintain strong GP relationships

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 15+ years of experience in private equity fund investing (e.g., institutional allocator, fund of funds, family office, or sovereign wealth fund)
• Deep experience in primary fund selection and portfolio construction
• Global exposure to top-tier private equity GPs and strong market insight
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
• Advanced degree (MBA, CFA, CAIA) is preferred
• Willingness to relocate to the GCC and work on-site full time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Investment Management and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals

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