Head of Middle East

Ludgate Search; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

LUDGATE Search is seeking a senior asset management distribution leader to spearhead a Middle East build-out, shaping regional strategy and developing influential allocator relationships.

The Head of Distribution will bring a proven track record in raising assets, winning mandates, and building long-term client partnerships with C-suite stakeholders across the region.

This flexible advisory mandate aims to accelerate growth and establish a lasting franchise in a dynamic market.

Qualifications

• Extensive asset management experience across roles.
• Strong track record in long-only equity strategies.
• Proven success in asset management distribution and fundraising.
• Deep knowledge of Middle East investment landscape and decision-makers.
• Commercial drive and entrepreneurial mindset to build a regional business.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead the ME regional distribution business.
• Develop influential allocator relationships and raise assets.
• Build a lasting franchise with c-suite access across the region.
• Support growth through advisory, flexible mandates and strategic partnerships.

Skills

Asset management

Long-only equities

Fundraising

MEA knowledge

Entrepreneurial mindset

C-suite relationships

Job description

Shape an Asset Manager’s Middle East Build-Out

LUDGATE Search is inviting expressions of interest from accomplished asset management distribution leaders and senior advisers for a Middle East business build-out.

An opportunity to shape the regional strategy, develop influential allocator relationships and help build a lasting franchise. We are seeking professionals who bring the experience, credibility and ambition to make an impact from an early stage.

Head of Distribution, Middle East

A senior distribution leader with the strategic vision, established regional relationships and strong commercial track record to shape and lead the business.

An accomplished asset management sales professional with deep allocator relationships and a proven ability to raise assets, win mandates and develop long-term client partnerships.

An established asset management industry figure with trusted C-suite relationships at fund allocators, seeking a flexible, day-rate advisory mandate supporting regional growth.

What you will bring

• Extensive asset management experience — only candidates with this background will be considered.
• Substantial experience with long-only equity strategies.
• A strong, demonstrable track record in asset management distribution, asset raising or senior allocator engagement.
• Deep knowledge of the Middle East investment landscape and an established network of decision-makers.
• The commercial drive, judgment and entrepreneurial mindset to help build a regional business.

For experienced professionals ready to bring their expertise and relationships to a new growth chapter, this is an opportunity to help shape both the strategy and its success.

All applications will be treated confidentially. We are gathering expressions of interest ahead of the formal search sign-off, so you may not receive an immediate response. Thank you for your patience.

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