Investor Sales Director

IFS Capital Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management firm based in Singapore is seeking an experienced professional to lead institutional fundraising efforts while managing key relationships with insurance and investment stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in institutional fundraising within the private credit space. This role involves engaging with senior leadership to develop fund strategies and drive capital raising efforts across APAC markets. Strong communication skills and a proven track record in the industry are essential.

Benefits

Opportunity to shape fund strategy

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in institutional fundraising, private credit, or alternatives.
• Proven track record raising capital from institutional and/or insurance investors.
• Strong understanding of private credit, secured lending, and credit risk.
• Familiarity with Asia/APAC markets preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and ICs.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital raising from insurance companies, pension funds, endowments, and institutional family offices.
• Develop and manage relationships with CIOs and investment committees.
• Drive anchor investments for new fund launches.
• Own and manage institutional due diligence and engagement processes.
• Work with CIO on structuring institutional-grade fund vehicles.

Skills

Institutional fundraising

Private credit knowledge

Strong communication skills

Relationship management

Understanding of APAC markets

Job description

Role Overview

IFS Asset Management (IFSAM) is a Singapore-based private credit manager focused on secured, asset-backed lending strategies. We are seeking an experienced institutional capital professional to lead fundraising across institutional and insurance investors, supporting both our Singapore private credit strategies and future APAC-focused private credit funds.

This role will work closely with the CIO and senior management team on capital raising, investor engagement, and product positioning.

Key Responsibilities

Institutional & Insurance Fundraising

• Lead capital raising from:

  • Insurance companies

  • Pension funds

  • Endowments and foundations

  • Institutional family offices

  • Reinsurers and balance-sheet investors

• Develop and manage long-term relationships with CIOs, alternatives heads, and investment committees

• Drive anchor and cornerstone investments for new fund launches

• Engage foundation and NGO boards with a strong focus on capital preservation

Investor Due Diligence & Engagement

• Own and manage institutional DDQs, RFPs, and IC processes

• Coordinate investment, risk, and operations teams during due diligence

• Support on-site and virtual investment committee presentations

• Maintain high-quality ongoing engagement with institutional investors

• Support reporting aligned with governance expectations.

Product & Strategy Development

• Work with CIO and investment team on:

  • Structuring institutional-grade fund vehicles

  • Insurance-friendly features (liquidity, duration, risk metrics)

  • Future APAC private credit strategies

• Provide investor feedback into fund design, terms, and positioning

Strategic Partnerships

• Build relationships with:

  • Institutional consultants

  • Insurance platforms

  • Strategic capital partners

• Support development of co-investment, managed account, or bespoke mandates

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in institutional fundraising, private credit, or alternatives

• Proven track record raising capital from institutional and/or insurance investors

• Strong understanding of private credit, secured lending, and credit risk

• Familiarity with Asia / APAC markets preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and ICs

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a foundational role in scaling a growing private credit platform

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and fund strategy development

• Participation in shaping future APAC and regional strategies