Fund Manager

Job Title: Fund Manager – Private Equity (Hospitality Investments)

Location: UAE
Department: Investments / Fund Management
Reporting To: Director – Investments / Managing Partner

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Fund Manager with a strong background in private equity, particularly in hospitality investments. The ideal candidate will also possess a strong sales track record and must have successfully engaged with HNI/UHNI clients, handling the entire sales lifecycle from prospecting to closure. This is a dual-role requiring investment acumen and client-facing sales expertise.

Key Responsibilities:

• Originate and close capital commitments for thehospitality-focused private equity funds from HNI/UHNI clients, family offices, wealth management firms, and institutional investors.
  
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap to expand investor base across regions.
  
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects through direct outreach, events, partnerships, and referrals.
  
• Own the full investor lifecycle — prospecting, pitching, onboarding, and relationship management.
  

• Present and sell complex financial products including structured real estate funds and alternative investment vehicles.
  
• Conduct detailed product presentations, investment illustrations, ROI models, and scenario analyses for potential investors.
  
• Customize offerings for various investor segments based on risk appetite, investment goals, and return timelines.
  

• Collaborate with the investment team to understand asset acquisition, operational plans, and projected returns.
  
• Understand project IRRs, exit strategies, and operational cash flow models to communicate confidently with clients.
  

• Serve as the key point of contact for investors post-investment, ensuring timely communication, reporting, and satisfaction.
  
• Coordinate with legal and compliance teams for documentation, onboarding, and fund governance.
  
• Provide detailed updates to investors regarding project progress, financial performance, and distribution timelines.
  

• Recommend strategies to enhance investor engagement and improve fund visibility.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience in fund management, wealth advisory, or private equity sales.
  
• Demonstrated experience in raising funds for real estate or hospitality-backed private equity
  
• Prior experience working in or selling hospitality-focused investment products is a strong advantage.
  
• Deep understanding of financial products — IRRs, equity multiples, term sheets, and exit mechanisms.
  
• Strong network of HNIs/UHNIs, family offices, and wealth intermediaries.
  
• Proven ability to close high-value transactions independently.
  
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  
• Analytical thinking, financial modelling knowledge, and investor sensitivity.
  

Preferred Background:

• MBA (Finance/Marketing) or equivalent qualification.
  
• Background in Investment Banking, Wealth Management, Private Equity, or Fund Distribution.
  
• Exposure to hospitality operations, real estate development, or project-based investing is a plus.