Description

Our client is a leading global private markets investment manager with approximately $50bn in assets under management across private equity and private credit strategies. As part of its continued growth across Europe, the firm is seeking to hire a Principal, Business Development - DACH to lead capital raising and investor relationship efforts across the German-speaking region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with institutional investors across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, driving fundraising activities across the firm's private markets platform, with a particular focus on private equity fund-of-funds strategies and senior direct lending/private credit solutions.

This is a senior, externally facing role requiring a well-established institutional network and a demonstrable track record of raising capital from sophisticated investors across the DACH market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising and capital formation activities across the DACH region.
• Develop and execute a strategic business development plan targeting institutional investors including pension funds, insurance companies, family offices, foundations, endowments and consultants.
• Originate new investor relationships whilst strengthening existing partnerships across the region.
• Drive fundraising efforts across the firm's private equity and private credit strategies, with an emphasis on:
  • Private Equity Fund-of-Funds
  • Secondary and Multi-Manager Solutions
  • Senior Direct Lending
  • Broader Private Credit Strategies
• Manage the full sales cycle from investor identification and qualification through to commitment and closing.
• Represent the firm at investor meetings, industry conferences, roadshows and networking events.
• Work closely with investment, product specialist, investor relations and senior leadership teams to deliver tailored investment solutions and messaging.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities and provide regular reporting on fundraising activity and market dynamics.
• Act as a key market ambassador for the firm across the DACH institutional community.

Candidate Profile

• Significant experience within private markets fundraising, business development, investor relations or capital formation.
• Proven track record of successfully raising capital from institutional investors across the DACH region.
• Strong existing network across German, Austrian and Swiss institutional investors.
• Demonstrated fundraising experience across:
  • Private Equity Fund-of-Funds
  • Broader Private Equity Strategies
  • Senior Direct Lending
  • Private Credit
• Deep understanding of the DACH institutional investor landscape and allocation trends within alternative investments.
• Strong relationship management and business development capabilities with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and investment committees.
• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently while collaborating across a global platform.
• Fluent German and English are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Established relationships with pension funds, insurance companies, consultants, family offices and other institutional allocators across DACH.
• Experience working within a global private markets manager, alternatives platform or placement advisory business.
• Demonstrable record of delivering fundraising targets and building long-term investor relationships.