Senior Associate - Capital Raising & Investor Relations

Description

If you currently work in capital raising, private banking, fund distribution or investor relations, this role is for you. byteSpark.ai is recruiting a Senior Associate – Capital Raising & Investor Relations for a UAE-headquartered global alternative investment firm with billions of dollars in assets under management, an active deal track record across real estate, private equity and other alternative asset classes, and a growing footprint across Saudi Arabia, the wider GCC, Europe and the US. In this role, you’ll lead capital-raising efforts with HNWIs, family offices and institutions, manage investor relationships end-to-end, and work closely with senior investment, legal and compliance teams on cross-border transactions and new allocations.

Requirements

1. 7-10 years of direct experience in investment placement, capital raising, or institutional sales.

2. Proven track record in alternative investments, such as private equity or real estate.

3. Expertise in managing the end-to-end investor onboarding process, including comprehensive KYC fulfilment.

4. Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver detailed MIS and investment performance reports for clients.

5. Strong experience in structuring investment placements and developing marketing collateral.

6. In-depth understanding of regulated financial environments, particularly in the Middle East.

7. Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.

8. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

Desirable

1. An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA, or CAIA).

2. Fluency in Arabic.

3. Experience with Shariah-compliant investment products and structures.

4. Established network of institutional and private investors in the KSA region.

5. Experience working with international compliance frameworks (e.g., FATCA, CRS).

Role Highlights

💰 Compensation

AED 25K to 75K per month + Commission structure

📍 Location

UAE or KSA

💼 Work Location Type

Onsite

📈 Job Level

Senior

⌛ Experience

7+ Years

🏢 Department

Finance

🏭 Industry

Finance

🔹 Sub-Industry

Investment Management

Question	No direct contact	Occasional interaction	Regular interaction / main contact
High-net-worth individuals (HNWIs)
Family offices
Private banking / wealth management desks
Institutional investors (e.g. funds, insurers, endowments)

Question	Below 1 million	1–5 million	5–20 million	Above 20 million
Real Estate Investments (income-producing or development)
Private Equity / Direct Deals
Fund-of-Funds or Manager Allocations
Alternative Investments (e.g. private credit, structured solutions)
Public Markets (equities / fixed income)

Question	Not involved	Involved occasionally	Mainly responsible
Collecting and reviewing investor KYC documents
Following up with investors to fix missing or incorrect KYC
Working with compliance on KYC/AML checks and escalations
Managing periodic KYC updates and maintaining records

Question	Not involved	Involved occasionally	Mainly responsible
Identifying and targeting potential investors for deals or funds
Presenting investment opportunities and handling investor questions
Coordinating term sheets, documents, and data rooms during fundraising
Driving follow-ups to secure commitments and close allocations

1. Where does your salary sit today (so we can help it move up tomorrow)?*

2. What’s the number that’ll make you say "this is worth it"?*

3. Where are you currently located?*

4. Working With Investors*

5. Experience With Investment Products & Ticket Sizes*

6. KYC & Compliance Involvement*

7. Fundraising & Placement Responsibilities*

8. Our client has offices in both Riyadh and Dubai. Which location do you prefer, and are you open to being flexible if required?*

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