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Senior Associate - Capital Raising & Investor Relations

Description

If you currently work in wealth management, 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

  • 5+ years of direct experience in investment placement, capital raising, or institutional sales.
  • Proven track record in alternative investments, such as private equity or real estate.
  • Expertise in managing the end-to-end investor onboarding process, including comprehensive KYC fulfilment.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver detailed MIS and investment performance reports for clients.
  • Strong experience in structuring investment placements and developing marketing collateral.
  • In-depth understanding of regulated financial environments, particularly in the Middle East.
  • Excellent client relationship management and communication skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related discipline.

Desirable

  • An advanced degree (e.g., MBA, CFA, or CAIA).
  • Fluency in Arabic.
  • Experience with Shariah-compliant investment products and structures.
  • Established network of institutional and private investors in the KSA region.
  • Experience working with international compliance frameworks (e.g., FATCA, CRS).
Role Highlights
💰 Compensation
AED 25K to 50K per month + Commission structure
📍 Location
UAE and KSA
💼 Work Location Type
Onsite
📄 Employment Type
Full-time
📈 Job Level
Senior
⌛ Experience
5+ years
🏢 Department
Finance
🏭 Industry
Finance
🔹 Sub-Industry
Investment Management
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This recruitment process is being managed by byteSpark.ai on behalf of a UAE-headquartered alternative investment firm with a growing presence across the GCC. byteSpark.ai is not the employer for this position. The client’s identity and further organisational details will be shared with shortlisted candidates at the appropriate stage.

This is a senior capital raising and investor relations role focused on placing alternative investment opportunities with HNWIs, family offices, private wealth clients, private banks, wealth management platforms, and institutional investors. The position combines relationship development, investment distribution, investor onboarding, and transaction execution.

The strongest candidates will have approximately 7 to 10 years of experience in capital raising, investment placement, private banking, wealth management, fund distribution, or institutional sales. Direct experience raising capital for private equity, real estate, or other alternative investment products in the UAE or KSA is particularly relevant.

Yes. Experience presenting or placing Shariah-compliant investment products is a strong advantage. Candidates should be comfortable explaining investment structures, expected returns, risk considerations, and compliance requirements to private and institutional investors while working closely with investment, legal, and compliance teams.

We do not send automatic email confirmations after every application. The review process usually takes two to three weeks, depending on the client’s priorities, role urgency, and the volume of relevant applications received.