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Job description
Director / VP – Capital Formation, Marketing & Business Development
Location: New York, NY
Position Overview
A leading multi-strategy hedge fund is seeking a senior professional to join its Capital Formation & Business Development team. This individual will be responsible for sourcing, cultivating, and securing capital commitments across the high-net-worth, RIA, family office, consultant, and institutional investor landscape.
The ideal hire is a polished, strategic relationship builder with a proven track record of raising capital across alternative investment strategies, paired with the ability to articulate complex investment concepts in a compelling, investor-centric manner. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong intellectual agility, excellent communication skills, and a disciplined, repeatable approach to fundraising.
Key Responsibilities
Capital Formation & Relationship Management
Identify, cultivate, and manage strategic relationships with HNWI, RIAs, single and multi-family offices, investment consultants, and institutional allocators .
Develop a deep understanding of investor priorities and tailor messaging to drive engagement and capital commitments.
Execute a structured, end-to-end fundraising process—from sourcing and initial outreach through closing and ongoing relationship management.
Maintain an active pipeline with strong visibility into investor status, timelines, and probability of close.
Marketing & Investor Engagement
Lead investor pitches, roadshows, and capital introduction events with clarity, confidence, and professional polish.
Translate complex multi-strategy investment concepts—including macro, credit, volatility arbitrage, and other hedge fund approaches—into compelling narratives aligned with investor objectives.
Refine and develop high-quality marketing materials (investor decks, DDQs, factsheets, RFP responses) that adhere to the firm’s messaging framework and regulatory guidelines.
Consultant & Intermediary Channel Coverage
Manage and expand relationships across investment consultant platforms , serving as a trusted partner and navigating gatekeeper dynamics to unlock access to advisory channels.
Drive strategic engagement with intermediary platforms and ensure consistent representation of the firm’s investment capabilities.
Strategic & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Research, Legal/Compliance, and Investor Relations to ensure accurate delivery of information, documentation, and investor disclosures.
Maintain a strong compliance mindset with a thorough understanding of SEC marketing rules and fundraising requirements across AMER, EMEA, and APAC .
Leverage CRM systems to track investor interactions, pipeline status, and long-term relationship development.
Ownership, Accountability & Growth
Take clear ownership of fundraising objectives and AUM growth initiatives.
Develop and execute strategic capital raising plans across market cycles and evolving investor environments.
Serve as a senior representative of the firm, demonstrating maturity, reliability, and a commitment to long‑term relationship building.
Qualifications & Experience
Required
8+ years of experience in fundraising, investor relations, or business development within hedge funds, private equity, alternative asset management, or similar environments .
Demonstrated success in raising capital across diverse investor segments, including consultants.
Deep understanding of a broad range of hedge fund strategies and ability to tailor communication to sophisticated audiences.
Proven ability to run a structured, repeatable fundraising process from end to end.
Experience utilizing CRMs and investor databases.
Strong communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to build trust‑based relationships with discerning investors.
Strong understanding of global fundraising and marketing regulations (SEC, EMEA, APAC).
Preferred
Prior experience at a multi‑strategy hedge fund.
Existing relationships across RIAs, family offices, and consultant networks.
Experience crafting institutional‑quality marketing collateral.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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