Job Description
The Vice President, European Regional Management will report directly to the Global Head of Regional Management, based in London, and will be responsible for driving the execution of European regional business plans and fundraising plans.
The Regional Management Team partners with the European Regional Head of GCG to shape, drive and manage the Global Client Group’s priorities across Europe and report on strategic initiatives. The Vice President will play a leadership role in managing the end-to-end fundraising strategy for Brookfield’s private funds, working with the European Regional Head and Global Head of Regional Management to develop, coordinate and execute fundraising plans across the region.
Key Responsibilities:
The Vice President, European Regional Management will lead regional execution of the fundraising lifecycle in partnership with the global fundraise management team, adapting global fundraising strategies for European markets and coordinating stakeholders at each stage. Responsibilities include:
- Own the European execution plan for generating investor interest and sustaining fundraising momentum, partnering with Client Relationship Managers to deliver fundraising targets.
- Monitor fundraising progress, anticipate obstacles and lead tactical adjustments to regional strategy as market and investor circumstances evolve.
- Drive timely decisions and accountability across stakeholder groups throughout the fundraising process.
- Provide strategic input into fund-specific marketing materials, including offering memoranda and investor presentations, to ensure messaging resonates with European investors.
- Build strong working relationships and coordinate senior stakeholders across the Global Client Group and investment businesses.
- Identify, escalation and proactively manage execution risks, dependencies and competing priorities.
- Own regional fundraising reporting, develop meaningful KPIs and provide actionable updates and recommendations to senior leadership.
The Vice President will partner closely with the European Regional Head to shape and deliver the regional business plan, coordinate strategic initiatives and engage with investors and external advisers as appropriate. Responsibilities include:
- Lead the development of actionable regional business plans and drive disciplined execution against agreed priorities and milestones.
- Lead cross-functional stakeholder coordination with Diligence Management, Marketing & Content, Client Relationship Management, Investor Relations, Legal, Product Development, Compliance, Finance & Operations, Investment Teams and Product Specialists.
- Anticipate regional business risks and execution challenges, recommend solutions and ensure appropriate escalation and follow-through.
- Represent European Regional Management in senior internal forums and, where delegated, act on behalf of the European Regional Head.
Qualifications Required:
- Postgraduate degree in finance, business management or another relevant discipline preferred.
Experience Required:
- 8+ years of relevant experience in private funds fundraising, regional management or related institutional client-facing functions, with significant exposure to European markets.
- Demonstrated understanding of the LP landscape and preferences, styles and requirements across key regions and investor types
- Strong investment strategy and product knowledge, with the ability to communicate fund positioning and commercial implications to senior internal stakeholders.
- Strong investment and financial analytical capabilities and investment reporting experience.
- Experience in high volume processes and technology enabled solutions.
- Experience in credit, real estate, infrastructure and/or private equity asset classes strongly preferred.
- Institutional fund marketing sales and support experience strongly preferred.
Key Competencies/Behaviours Required:
- Strong relationship management skills across multiple countries, being able to flex communication style to diverse geographies, team members and investors.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
- Communicates clear recommendations, decisions and progress updates to senior stakeholders and teams.
- Established ability to build and maintain influential internal and external networks.
- Demonstrates ownership, sound judgement and initiative in leading complex, cross-functional projects.
- Ability to multi-task and work in a very fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving ability.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills including preparation and delivery of presentations.
- Self-directed, commercially minded and accountable for delivery against regional priorities.
- Ability to coach and develop colleagues, provide constructive feedback and handle challenging conversations.
- Ability to read, speak and write fluent English.
Advanced PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.