Director of Business Development - Europe - Selby Jennings

Selby Jennings is exclusively partnering with a dynamic and entrepreneurial private equity firm with c. £100m AUM, focused on investing in and scaling high‑growth consumer businesses across Europe. The business has built a strong track record of partnering with founder‑led companies and driving value through operational expertise, brand development, and strategic expansion. As the firm enters its next phase of growth, they are looking to appoint a Director‑level fundraising professional to lead capital raising across Europe and expand their institutional investor base. This is a highly visible, front‑office role with significant autonomy, offering direct exposure to the Partners and the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the firm’s fundraising strategy and long‑term growth trajectory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts across Europe, targeting institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, and asset managers.
• Leverage an existing network of European LPs to originate and secure commitments, typically in the £10-20m range per investor.
• Own the full fundraising lifecycle, from investor origination and initial meetings through to due diligence and closing.
• Develop and execute a clear, scalable capital‑raising strategy aligned with upcoming fund launches and growth plans.
• Work closely with the Partners to refine the firm’s positioning, messaging, and investor materials.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with both existing and prospective investors across the region.
• Support broader investor‑relations activity, including reporting, portfolio updates, and AGM planning.
• Monitor market trends and LP appetite to help inform fundraising strategy and product development.
• Act as a senior external representative of the firm across investor meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrable experience in private equity fundraising or investor relations at the Director level (or equivalent seniority).
• Proven ability to raise capital from European institutional investors, with a strong and active network capable of writing £10-20m tickets.
• Track record of successfully leading or materially contributing to fundraises.
• Experience within lower mid‑market, growth, or consumer‑focused strategies is advantageous.
• Strong commercial instincts and the ability to operate effectively within a lean, entrepreneurial environment.
• Highly credible communicator with the confidence to engage senior LP stakeholders.
• Strong relationship‑management capabilities, with a long‑term and partnership‑driven approach.
• Self‑starter mindset, comfortable operating with a high degree of ownership and limited infrastructure.