Job Title : Fund Manager – Private Equity (Hospitality Investments)
Location : UAE
Department : Investments / Fund Management
Reporting To : Director – Investments / Managing Partner
Role Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Fund Manager with a strong background in private equity, particularly in hospitality investments. The ideal candidate will also possess a strong sales track record and must have successfully engaged with HNI / UHNI clients, handling the entire sales lifecycle from prospecting to closure. This is a dual-role requiring investment acumen and client-facing sales expertise.
Key Responsibilities :
- Originate and close capital commitments for the hospitality-focused private equity funds from HNI / UHNI clients, family offices, wealth management firms, and institutional investors.
- Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to expand investor base across regions.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects through direct outreach, events, partnerships, and referrals.
- Own the full investor lifecycle — prospecting, pitching, onboarding, and relationship management.
- Present and sell complex financial products including structured real estate funds and alternative investment vehicles.
- Conduct detailed product presentations, investment illustrations, ROI models, and scenario analyses for potential investors.
- Customize offerings for various investor segments based on risk appetite, investment goals, and return timelines.
- Collaborate with the investment team to understand asset acquisition, operational plans, and projected returns.
- Understand project IRRs, exit strategies, and operational cash flow models to communicate confidently with clients.
- Serve as the key point of contact for investors post-investment, ensuring timely communication, reporting, and satisfaction.
- Coordinate with legal and compliance teams for documentation, onboarding, and fund governance.
- Provide detailed updates to investors regarding project progress, financial performance, and distribution timelines.
- Recommend strategies to enhance investor engagement and improve fund visibility.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
- 7–10 years of experience in fund management, wealth advisory, or private equity sales.
- Demonstrated experience in raising funds for real estate or hospitality-backed private equity.
- Prior experience working in or selling hospitality-focused investment products is a strong advantage.
- Deep understanding of financial products — IRRs, equity multiples, term sheets, and exit mechanisms.
- Strong network of HNIs / UHNIs, family offices, and wealth intermediaries.
- Proven ability to close high-value transactions independently.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical thinking, financial modelling knowledge, and investor sensitivity.
Preferred Background :
- Background in Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Private Equity, or Fund Distribution.
- Exposure to hospitality operations, real estate development, or project-based investing is a plus.