Regional Head of Investor Relations, Middle East (UAE)

Client of Hanson Search Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 661,000 - 1,175,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanson Search partners with a leading global private equity firm to appoint a Regional Head of Investor Relations based in the United Arab Emirates. This senior role oversees investor relations, fundraising and regional strategy across the Middle East, coordinating with the global IR team and investment professionals.

The role requires building relationships with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices and banks, while remaining compliant with local regulations and contributing to

Qualifications

• Significant IR or capital-raising experience in private equity or alt assets.
• Background at placement agent or investment bank with private markets focus.
• Proven track record of raising capital from Middle East institutional investors.
• Knowledge of private markets products, fund structures and due diligence.
• Strong understanding of regional investment market and regulatory environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams within a global, matrixed organisation.
• CFA is advantageous; Arabic language skills are highly desirable.
• Willing to be based full-time in the UAE and travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead investor relations and capital formation strategy for the Middle East aligned with global objectives.
• Drive fundraising across commingled funds, managed accounts, co-investments and partnerships.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with GCC and regional investors such as sovereign funds and pension plans.
• Coordinate meetings with investment teams and lead investor due diligence processes.
• Structure tailored mandates and partnerships with legal support as needed.
• Share market intelligence on investor appetite, regulatory developments and competition.
• Represent the firm at senior investor meetings and industry events.
• Oversee fundraising materials, Qs, investor reporting, and liaise with global IR team.
• Ensure governance and regulatory compliance in ADGM and DIFC frameworks.
• Build and lead a high-performing regional IR team across global offices.

Skills

IR experience

Capital raising

Private markets knowledge

Middle East network

Communication skills

Leadership

CFA advantageous

Arabic language

Travel readiness

Global matrix experience

Job description

Hanson Search partners with a leading global private equity firm to appoint a Regional Head of Investor Relations based in the United Arab Emirates. This senior role oversees investor relations, fundraising and regional strategy across the Middle East, coordinating with the global IR team and investment professionals.

The role requires building relationships with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices and banks, while remaining compliant with local regulations and contributing to