Role Overview
byteSpark.ai has been mandated by one of the GCC’s most dynamic multi-billion-dollar investment institutions, a firm at the centre of the region’s private markets ecosystem and scaling faster than almost any of its peers. They are seeking a senior capital raiser to drive the next phase of their growth by deepening relationships with influential investors across HNWIs, family offices, private banks and institutional allocators. With strong deal flow, a proven performance track record and direct access to high-value opportunities, this role offers a rare chance to shape fundraising strategy at an organisation with real momentum and regional credibility.
Requirements
- Minimum 7–10 years of experience in capital formation, fund placement, or institutional distribution within the GCC region.
- A proven and verifiable track record of raising capital and closing commitments from GCC investors for alternative investment funds.
- An established and active network across HNWIs, family offices, private banks, and institutional allocators in the GCC.
- Demonstrated ability to manage the full end-to-end fundraising and placement lifecycle with minimal oversight.
- Strong product expertise across alternative investment strategies including private equity, real estate, private credit, and infrastructure.
- Experience operating at Director, Vice President, or equivalent seniority with the capability to work autonomously and deliver commercial results.
- Advanced skills in developing high-quality fundraising materials (PPMs, pitch decks, teasers) and managing DDQs and investor due diligence processes.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation abilities with a strong commercial and relationship-driven mindset.
Desirable
- Fluency in Arabic (written and spoken).
- Relevant professional qualifications such as CFA or CAIA.
- Experience with cross-border fund structures and regulatory environments relevant to the GCC.
- Established relationships with key institutional allocators and sovereign wealth funds in the region.
- Experience working within a global investment management platform.