Managing Director - Fund raising (Japanese speaking)

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm is seeking an experienced fundraising professional to lead initiatives across private equity and alternative investments. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in capital raising and a deep network within the Japanese institutional investor community. Key responsibilities include developing fundraising strategies and building investor relationships. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Generous holiday leave policy

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative company culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising capital for alternative investment funds.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising, investor relations, or capital markets.
• Deep network within Japanese institutional investor community.
• Native or fluent Japanese speaker; strong English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure investments.
• Strategic thinker with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising efforts across private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure strategies.
• Drive capital raising initiatives targeting institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds.
• Build and maintain relationships with Japanese institutional investors and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with investment teams to articulate fund strategies and performance.
• Monitor market trends and investor appetite to inform fundraising approach.

Skills

Japanese Speaking

Capital Raising

Investor Relations

Presentation Skills

Negotiation Skills

Job description

• Familiar with alternative investments including Private Equity, Private Credit
• Japanese Speaking is a must

About Our Client

A global investment firm founded over 30 years ago, it specializes in private equity, growth equity, credit, and real assets. With over $70 billion under management, it targets small to mid-sized companies across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Its strategy emphasizes operational improvements and long-term value creation.

Job Description

Lead fundraising efforts across private equity, private credit, real estate, and infrastructure strategies. Drive capital raising initiatives targeting institutional investors, family offices, and sovereign wealth funds, with a strong focus on Japanese markets.

• Develop and execute fundraising strategies across multiple asset classes.
• Build and maintain relationships with Japanese institutional investors and key stakeholders.
• Lead investor meetings, roadshows, and due diligence processes.
• Collaborate with investment teams to articulate fund strategies and performance.
• Monitor market trends and investor appetite to inform fundraising approach.

The Successful Applicant

• Proven track record of raising capital for alternative investment funds.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fundraising, investor relations, or capital markets.
• Deep network within Japanese institutional investor community.
• Native or fluent Japanese speaker; strong English communication skills.
• Strong understanding of private equity, credit, real estate, and infrastructure investments.
• Strategic thinker with excellent presentation and negotiation skills.

What’s on Offer

• Generous holiday leave policy to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• A collaborative and results-driven company culture.