Alternative Investments Fundraising | GCC Coverage

August 14, 2026

Alternative Investments Fundraising | GCC Coverage Please note: This role is suitable only for senior private markets fundraising professionals with an established and active network of institutional investors and family offices across the GCC. About the Role:Bespoke Connections is seeking a Partner-level fundraising professional to lead and expand our GCC capital raising strategy.This is a senior, revenue-generating role for an experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record in private markets fundraising and an established network across the GCC, particularly within the Saudi Arabian investment community. The successful candidate will be responsible for originating and executing fundraising mandates, developing senior investor relationships, and driving capital commitments from institutional and private wealth investors across the region. Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Lead capital raising initiatives across the GCC.</li><li>Originate and execute fundraising mandates with family offices, sovereign-related entities, pension funds, investment companies, private banks and other institutional investors.</li><li>Leverage an established network of GCC LPs and senior investment decision-makers to originate fundraising opportunities.</li><li>Manage the full fundraising lifecycle, from initial origination through to successful close.</li><li>Represent Bespoke Connections at investor meetings, conferences and industry events across the GCC and internationally.</li><li>Build and maintain long-term strategic relationships across the GCC investment community.</li></ul> Essential Requirements:Applicants must meet the following criteria: <ul><li>Minimum 7 years' experience in private markets fundraising.</li><li>A proven track record of raising capital directly from GCC institutional investors and family offices.</li><li>An active and well-established network of GCC LPs, including family offices, sovereign-related investors, pension funds, investment companies and private banks.</li><li>Demonstrable experience securing institutional commitments ranging from US$10 million to US$100 million+.</li><li>Strong commercial and relationship management skills, with experience engaging directly with CIOs, CEOs, Principals and investment committees.</li><li>Based in GCC with active network within the investment community.</li></ul> What We Offer: <ul><li>Annual retainer of US$75,000–US$100,000.</li><li>Attractive success fee sharing, with OTE of approximately US$250,000, depending on fundraising performance.</li><li>Equity participation linked to the long-term growth of our GCC platform.</li><li>Access to established private credit managers managing strategies of US$1 billion+.</li><li>Representation at leading institutional investor events across GCC and internationally.</li><li>A flexible working model suited to experienced senior professionals.</li></ul> Before You ApplyThis is not a graduate, analyst, business development or general sales position. Please apply only if you have:<ul><li>Direct private markets fundraising experience;</li><li>A proven track record of raising institutional capital; and</li><li>An established, active network of GCC LPs and senior investment decision-makers.</li></ul>

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