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Director / VP – Capital Formation & Fund Placement (GCC)
Description
byteSpark.ai has been mandated by one of the GCC’s most dynamic multi-billion-dollar investment institutions, a firm at the centre of the region’s private markets ecosystem and scaling faster than almost any of its peers. They are seeking a senior capital raiser to drive the next phase of their growth by deepening relationships with influential investors across HNWIs, family offices, private banks and institutional allocators. With strong deal flow, a proven performance track record and direct access to high-value opportunities, this role offers a rare chance to shape fundraising strategy at an organisation with real momentum and regional credibility.
Requirements
1. Minimum 7–10 years of experience in capital formation, fund placement, or institutional distribution within the GCC region.
2. A proven and verifiable track record of raising capital and closing commitments from GCC investors for alternative investment funds.
3. An established and active network across HNWIs, family offices, private banks, and institutional allocators in the GCC.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage the full end-to-end fundraising and placement lifecycle with minimal oversight.
5. Strong product expertise across alternative investment strategies including private equity, real estate, private credit, and infrastructure.
6. Experience operating at Director, Vice President, or equivalent seniority with the capability to work autonomously and deliver commercial results.
7. Advanced skills in developing high-quality fundraising materials (PPMs, pitch decks, teasers) and managing DDQs and investor due diligence processes.
8. Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities with a strong commercial and relationship-driven mindset.
Desirable
1. Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken).
2. Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA or CAIA.
3. Experience with cross-border fund structures and regulatory environments relevant to the GCC.
4. Established relationships with key institutional allocators and sovereign wealth funds in the region.
5. Experience working within a global investment management platform.
Getting StartedA few quick details so we know how to reach you
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Let’s Get to Know You BetterA few short questions to understand your experience and what you enjoy doing
1. Do you have at least 7 years of direct experience raising capital from investors based in the GCC? *
2. Have you personally managed and closed commitments from GCC-based family offices, HNWIs, or institutional investors? *
3. Does your experience include managing the complete fundraising cycle, from producing marketing materials to coordinating investor KYC and onboarding? *
4. Have you held a senior title such as Director or VP in a capital formation or investor relations capacity? *
5. Do you have a demonstrable track record of raising capital specifically for alternative investment products like private equity, real estate, or private credit? *
6. Do you possess an existing and active network of potential capital allocators within the GCC? *
Final DetailsKey commercial and investor-facing information
1. Where does your current compensation sit today?*
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2. What compensation range would you expect for this role?*
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3. What best describes your current employment situation?*
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4. Which investor groups have you actively raised capital from in the GCC?*
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5. Briefly describe your exposure to GCC investors (HNWI, family offices, institutions).*
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6. What is the largest investment ticket or allocation you have personally closed?*
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7. Where are you currently based, and where are your strongest investor relationships?*
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