Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Investments, Leading GCC Pension Fund (Role based in Mi[...] in London

Associate Director, Private Equity Fund Investments, Leading GCC Pension Fund (Role based in Middle East)
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Our client, a prominent GCC based Pension Fund, is seeking an experienced and strategic investment professional to join their Private Equity Fund Allocations . Reporting to the Head of Illiquid Alternatives, you will be responsible for shaping and executing their private equity investment strategy globally, with a focus on fund investments. You will be responsible for all aspects of the allocation process, including pipeline development, manager selection, due diligence, structuring, and portfolio monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy Leadership: Develop and refine the global private equity strategy, with emphasis on fund investments

Fund Sourcing & Selection: Lead sourcing and evaluation of best-in‐class private equity fund managers across geographies, sectors, and return profiles

Due Diligence & Structuring: Oversee all aspects of investment due diligence, including qualitative assessments, risk analysis, legal negotiations, and investment memo preparation

Portfolio Construction: Optimise portfolio allocation by ensuring diversification, risk‐adjusted return potential, and alignment with the broader investment strategy

Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for fund managers and internal committees

Market Intelligence: Maintain a deep understanding of global private credit markets, emerging trends, and competitive dynamics

Qualifications & Experience:

Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in private equity fund‐of‐funds, or institutional allocator roles

Demonstrated track record of successful private equity fund selection and portfolio construction

Strong network within the private equity manager and GP community

Experience working with or within sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, or large institutional investors preferred

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