Our client is a mid-sized Private Equity Fund, seeking to add a Head of Consultant Relations (newly created role due to growth). Firm has a impeccable reputation, core strategies include responsible investing within Sustainable Infrastructure and Real Assets.

Select individual should be well versed with proven track record of nurturing and effectively raising capital from industry leading professional consultants and institutional investors.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Source and screen prospective investors and strategically partner with internal sales team
• Drive global fundraising efforts by working closely with external consultants
• Execute on institutional capital raising through client universe including but not limited to top corporate and public pensions, endowment & foundations, and consultants
• Sit on ESG Committee to provide investors with quarterly updates
• Target and nurture relationships with sophisticated institutional investors; pension funds, endowments, foundations and consultants
• Develop strategic and analytical frameworks for Capital Raising and business development efforts
• Formalize and implement a business plan and strategy to introduce firm to new investors
• Attend meetings, industry events, and conferences with PM’s to meet with potential investors and to represent the firm
• Prepare & present due diligence findings to investment committees, Senior Management and Firm Clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience, with at least 5 years of experience in sales, strategy consulting/ investment bank, or direct Hedge Fund Marketing/Investor Relations.
• Strong and well-developed analytic, problem-solving and quantitative skill, with exceptional attention to detail
• BA/BS degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA) strongly preferred
• Results-orientation with an ability to take initiative, execute and complete deliverables in a timely manner
• Deep understanding of Private Equity/Alternative Asset Management and/or Real Estate required
• Strong leadership potential, with excellent inter-personal skills and collaboration abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization