Associate - Investor Relations - Institutional Clients

Swisslinx Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Swisslinx Middle East is seeking an Associate/ Manager - Investor Relations to drive capital raising for institutional clients in the UAE and GCC. The role demands strong relationship-building with regional allocators and deep knowledge of alternative investments.

You will lead fundraising campaigns, collaborate with global leadership on market-entry strategies, and represent the firm at exclusive industry events. A proven track record in closing complex mandates is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales, capital raising, or investor relations in asset management/PE
• Deep knowledge of alternative investment products
• Established GCC institutional network (family offices, UHNW) preferred
• Proven track record of capital raising and closing complex mandates
• Sophisticated communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital raising and fundraising activities across UAE and GCC
• Develop and execute a sophisticated sales strategy targeting regional FO, Institutional investors
• Build and maintain long-term, high-value relationships with key regional allocators
• Originate investor-driven opportunities and build strategic regional partnerships
• Collaborate with the global leadership team on product positioning and regional market-entry strategies
• Represent the firm at exclusive industry events, high-level meetings, and conferences

Skills

Capital raising

Investor relations

Relationship management

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Our client, a local asset management firm is looking for Associate/ Manager - Investor Relations - Institutional Clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end capital raising and fundraising activities across UAE and GCC.
• Develop and execute a sophisticated sales strategy targeting regional FO, Institutional investors
• Build and maintain long-term, high-value relationships with key regional allocators.
• Originate investor-driven opportunities and build strategic regional partnerships.
• Collaborate with the global leadership team on product positioning and regional market-entry strategies.
• Represent the firm at exclusive industry events, high-level meetings, and conferences.

Candidate Profile

• 3+ years of experience in sales, capital raising, or investor relations with an asset management firm/ PE firm
• Deep, working knowledge of alternative investment products.
• Established and active network Institutional/ family offices/ UHNW in GCC
• Proven track record of successfully raising capital and closing complex mandates.
• Sophisticated communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A strategic, commercially driven mindset with the ability to operate at a senior level.