Fundraising Director for Alternative Assets

22 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom 9087 DWS Investments UK Limited Full time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising for Alternative/Private Credit to join our team at 9087 DWS Investments UK Limited in London. This is a unique opportunity to lead our fundraise efforts globally for our Alternative Credit Europe Strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading the development of fund marketing plans for overall Alternative Credit (with a focus on EMEA (excluding Germany), including market demand assessment activities, working closely with colleagues across Coverage, Investments and Product divisions around the world.
  • Executing the sales strategy and capital raising across Alternative Credit strategies (particularly with a focus on EMEA (excluding Germany) region), taking the lead in identified markets (both with respect to fund marketing, but also SMAs and co-investment syndication).
  • Developing strong productive relationships with internal distribution partners.
  • Owning strategic direct client outreach in markets where DWS generalist sales team requires additional specialist support, with a focus on establishing client relationships and creating sales opportunities.
  • Working closely with teams such as Product Specialists, Research and Investment Managers to convert sales opportunities into AUM flows.
  • Managing Investor Relations activities, including LP Advisory Committee meetings and LP engagement, including Fund AGMs and annual Investor Conferences.

What We Offer:

At DWS, we offer a competitive salary range of £120,000 - £180,000 per annum, plus benefits including 30 days' holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension scheme, physical and mental health well-being benefits, family-friendly benefits, and the opportunity to support our CSR strategy.

Requirements:

  • A proven track record of sales/fund raising, with solid experience of covering institutional clients in either buy or sell-side environments.
  • Extensive experience across Alternative Credit covering strategies such as Leveraged Loans, Direct Lending, CLOs, Infrastructure Debt and Real Estate Debt.
  • Strong networking skills and proactive approach to working with colleagues across the business, but equally adept at working autonomously.
  • Highly structured approach with project management skills.
  • Ability to connect and build strong relationships with others, highly developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
  • Highest ethical standards, integrity, and discipline.


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