Black & Grey HR is Hiring for a well-capitalised Middle East-facing investment platform to appoint a hands-on CEO (SEO) to lead a newly formed asset management division. The entity holds pre-approval for a CAT-3C licence in DIFC and is seeking an operator-leader who can raise institutional capital launch and manage funds and build a best-in-class investment platform.
This is a high-visibility founder-adjacent role ideal for a rainmaker who combines fundraising muscle with fund management governance and operational delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the asset management business: strategy P&L accountability product roadmap and go-to-market.
- Raise seed and anchor capital (initial target USD 50100M in year one) and scale AUM thereafter.
- Structure launch and manage collective investment funds under DIFC/DFSA regulatory regime (CAT-3C).
- Build and lead the investment team portfolio managers analysts operations and investor relations.
- Direct investor relations and fundraising: pitch LPs family offices institutional investors and anchor partners.
- Oversee governance reporting and board/ shareholder engagement prepare IC materials board packs and investor updates.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and AML frameworks are fit for purpose; liaise with DIFC/DFSA and external counsel/auditors.
- Establish robust risk management valuation and portfolio governance practices.
- Drive distribution partnerships and strategic alliances across GCC UK and South Asia as relevant.
- Act as the public face of the platform for investor meetings conferences and key stakeholder forums.
Requirements
- 12 years senior experience in asset/fund management private markets or institutional asset raising.
- Proven track record of raising institutional capital (demonstrable evidence of fundraising; preferably cumulative >USD 50M across deals / funds).
- Prior experience operating in DIFC / DFSA regulated environment (fund registration DFSA processes DIFC commercially).
- Experience as MD / Head / CEO / CIO / Partner or similar at top asset managers private equity firms or placement agents.
- Strong existing LP network across GCC family offices institutional investors and fund-of-funds.
- Hands-on operator comfortable with both fundraising and day-to-day fund management / operations.
- Deep understanding of fund governance investor reporting and board engagement.
- Excellent stakeholder & people management skills; credible public speaker.
- Direct experience with CAT-3C licences or with launching funds under DIFC/ADGM regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic or regional language skills are a plus.
Benefits
- Attractive Salary Benefits
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as marketing executive or similar role - Good understanding of market research techniques data analysis and statistics methods - Thorough knowledge of strategic planning principles and marketing best practices - Familiarity with social media and web analytics - Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic - Creativity and commercial awareness - Experience & Knowledge of Fin-tech Blockchain and the wider crypto economy is a preference
Black & Grey HR is Hiring for a well-capitalised Middle East-facing investment platform to appoint a hands-on CEO (SEO) to lead a newly formed asset management division. The entity holds pre-approval for a CAT-3C licence in DIFC and is seeking an operator-leader who can raise institutional capital ...
Black & Grey HR is Hiring for a well-capitalised Middle East-facing investment platform to appoint a hands-on CEO (SEO) to lead a newly formed asset management division. The entity holds pre-approval for a CAT-3C licence in DIFC and is seeking an operator-leader who can raise institutional capital launch and manage funds and build a best-in-class investment platform.
This is a high-visibility founder-adjacent role ideal for a rainmaker who combines fundraising muscle with fund management governance and operational delivery.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the asset management business: strategy P&L accountability product roadmap and go-to-market.
- Raise seed and anchor capital (initial target USD 50100M in year one) and scale AUM thereafter.
- Structure launch and manage collective investment funds under DIFC/DFSA regulatory regime (CAT-3C).
- Build and lead the investment team portfolio managers analysts operations and investor relations.
- Direct investor relations and fundraising: pitch LPs family offices institutional investors and anchor partners.
- Oversee governance reporting and board/ shareholder engagement prepare IC materials board packs and investor updates.
- Ensure regulatory compliance and AML frameworks are fit for purpose; liaise with DIFC/DFSA and external counsel/auditors.
- Establish robust risk management valuation and portfolio governance practices.
- Drive distribution partnerships and strategic alliances across GCC UK and South Asia as relevant.
- Act as the public face of the platform for investor meetings conferences and key stakeholder forums.
Requirements
- 12 years senior experience in asset/fund management private markets or institutional asset raising.
- Proven track record of raising institutional capital (demonstrable evidence of fundraising; preferably cumulative >USD 50M across deals / funds).
- Prior experience operating in DIFC / DFSA regulated environment (fund registration DFSA processes DIFC commercially).
- Experience as MD / Head / CEO / CIO / Partner or similar at top asset managers private equity firms or placement agents.
- Strong existing LP network across GCC family offices institutional investors and fund-of-funds.
- Hands-on operator comfortable with both fundraising and day-to-day fund management / operations.
- Deep understanding of fund governance investor reporting and board engagement.
- Excellent stakeholder & people management skills; credible public speaker.
- Direct experience with CAT-3C licences or with launching funds under DIFC/ADGM regulatory frameworks.
- Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic or regional language skills are a plus.
Benefits
- Attractive Salary Benefits
Required Skills:
- Proven experience as marketing executive or similar role - Good understanding of market research techniques data analysis and statistics methods - Thorough knowledge of strategic planning principles and marketing best practices - Familiarity with social media and web analytics - Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic - Creativity and commercial awareness - Experience & Knowledge of Fin-tech Blockchain and the wider crypto economy is a preference
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