Head of Capital Formation
As Head of Capital Formation, you will lead all fundraising and investor-related initiatives for the firm, reporting directly to the CIO and group CEO. You will build and execute the firm's capital-raising strategy, develop relationships with institutional and high-net-worth investors, and position the firm as a trusted, best-in-class asset manager. You will design and drive the global fundraising strategy across institutional investors, family offices, UHNWIs, and strategic partners, own senior-level investor relationships, lead due diligence processes, and shape investor materials and the firm's external narrative. Over time, you will also build and manage a capital formation and investor relations team, playing a critical role in shaping the firm's growth trajectory.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute the firm's global capital formation strategy across institutional investors, family offices, UHNWIs, and strategic partners
- Lead fundraising for flagship and future strategies such as hedge funds, managed accounts, and structured products
- Build a scalable fundraising pipeline from first contact through allocation and continuous engagement
- Advise leadership on product positioning, fee structures, and investor appetite
- Own senior-level relationships with current and prospective investors
- Articulate the firm's investment philosophy, strategy, performance, and risk management framework
- Lead investor due diligence processes, including meetings, DDQs, and operational reviews
- Work closely with investment and operations teams to ensure consistent and accurate investor communications
- Develop and refine investor materials including pitch decks, PPMs, factsheets, and performance reports
- Shape the firm's external narrative and go-to-market messaging
- Represent the firm at conferences, roadshows, and industry events
- Serve as a trusted partner to the founding team on strategic growth initiatives
- Build and manage a capital formation and investor relations team over time
- Help establish best-practice fundraising and compliance processes suitable for institutional allocators
Requirements
- 10–15+ years of experience in capital raising, investor relations, or business development within asset management, hedge funds, or alternatives
- Proven track record of raising capital from institutional investors, family offices, and/or UHNWIs
- Strong understanding of crypto and digital asset markets; prior direct crypto experience preferred
- Experience working in a startup or early-stage fund environment is a plus
- Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills
- Strong commercial mindset with the ability to close allocations
- High credibility with sophisticated allocators
- Self-starter comfortable operating in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment
- Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capability
- Strong understanding of fund structures, regulatory considerations, and investor due diligence expectations
- Knowledge of financial derivatives a plus
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements