Director, Business Development Western Europe

il y a 2 semaines


Paris, Ile-de-France Ludgate Search Temps plein

We have been mandated, yet again, on an outstanding fundraising opportunity to join a single family owned, global, private markets investment manager.


This private markets innovator has a heritage that goes back over 100 years and is considered to be a pioneer investing in the lower to mid-market space. The firm invests across four core strategies: Private Equity Buy Outs, Funds & Co-investments, Real Estate and Private Debt.Our client is backed by some of the most prestigious institutions and international family offices globally. Their long-standing track record and reputation has allowed them to grow and further establish their footprint in the industry. They are now looking to further grow their fundraising capabilities, expanding upon their established EMEA team.


The incoming candidate will have an established institutional network and a proven track record of raising private/ alternative investments ideally within the France and/ or Germany region and /or the Benelux, Nordics region.This appointment will be based in Paris (or potentially in another European location) and report directly to Partner, Global Head of Business Development. This leader brings 20+ years’ experience raising capital across a variety of private markets strategies, globally. With the aim to join a global fundraising team and further build their institutional investor base they are now looking to add a dedicated fundraising professional to focus across the Western European region.


Responsibilities will include:

Building and developing relationships and contacts within the investor community, taking a proactive approach to meet and source new institutional investors across Western European regions.

Developing an understanding of firm’s investment strategies and to work closely with the different Portfolio Managers to ensure their strategy is adequately introduced to investors and work together with the wider organisation to get investors over the line.

Further establishing the brand name amongst European investors, attend conferences and events representing the firm and its investment strategies.

Keeping up to date with market trends and compiling market intelligence on products, LPs and GPs.

Keeping up to date with investors allocation strategies and timelines, ensuring the CRM system is properly up to date.

Be participative of the annual calendar of events (AGM, Advisory Board meeting, investor visits, etc.) and provide any necessary support to ensure their success.

Helping to manage relationships with external fundraisers, if any.


We are looking for a mid-level experienced (Principal/ Director level) fundraising professional with a solid track record of selling a similar product proposition to large family offices (10-50m AUM), top and mid-tier institutions etc. Our appointment will have an established institutional network and a proven track record of raising private/ alternative investments (ideally private equity) within the France and/ or Germany region and /or the Benelux, Nordics region.


The ideal candidate will be entrepreneurial, dynamic, collaborative and driven to make a difference /be part of a growing business. They will demonstrate proactivity, tenacity, discipline, and enthusiasm for raising capital. They will also hold a consultative long-term client centric approach. Native French and / or German (mother tongue) and English business level are necessary.


As our client has multiple headcount and will flex for the right candidate, we are open to consider a wide range of profiles across Europe. If you or someone else's experience fits this criteria, please get in touch with me via anamaria.tuliak@ludgatesearch.com.


***Please note - candidates without an established institutional network; a proven track record of raising private/ alternative investments (private equity ideally) within the France and/ or Germany region and /or the Benelux, Nordics region will not be considered for this appointment.



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