Associate Director / Manager, Private Equity Fund Investments, Leading GCC Pension Fund (Role b[...]

Associate Director / Manager, Private Equity Fund Investments, Leading GCC Pension Fund (Role based in Middle East)

Our client, a prominent GCC based Pension Fund, is seeking an experienced and strategic investment professional to join their Private Equity Fund Allocations . Reporting to the Head of Illiquid Alternatives, you will be responsible for shaping and executing their private equity investment strategy globally, with a focus on fund investments. You will be responsible for all aspects of the allocation process, including pipeline development, manager selection, due diligence, structuring, and portfolio monitoring.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategy Leadership: Develop and refine the global private equity strategy, with emphasis on fund investments
• Fund Sourcing & Selection: Lead sourcing and evaluation of best-in‑class private equity fund managers across geographies, sectors, and return profiles
• Due Diligence & Structuring: Oversee all aspects of investment due diligence, including qualitative assessments, risk analysis, legal negotiations, and investment memo preparation
• Portfolio Construction: Optimise portfolio allocation by ensuring diversification, risk‑adjusted return potential, and alignment with the broader investment strategy
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for fund managers and internal committees
• Market Intelligence: Maintain a deep understanding of global private credit markets, emerging trends, and competitive dynamics

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in private equity fund‑of‑funds, or institutional allocator roles
• Demonstrated track record of successful private equity fund selection and portfolio construction
• Strong network within the private equity manager and GP community
• Experience working with or within sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, or large institutional investors preferred

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Research

Industries

Investment Management, Financial Services, and Pension Funds