Job Description

Description:
We are hiring for our client, a well-established investment firm in Dublin, seeking an experienced Fundraising & Investor Relations Manager. This pivotal role is designed for an individual with strong relationships in the high-net-worth (HNW) and family office sectors. The ideal candidate will bring their own network of investors and elevate the current fundraising processes, helping scale the firm and expand its investor base.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Relationship-driven role – Bring your own network of HNW investors and family offices
2. Autonomy and influence – This strategic hire will add real value and not just manage existing processes
3. Hybrid working – In-office for the first 6 months, then flexible 3 days in the office/2 days working from home

The Role:

• Lead fundraising efforts for the firm’s EIIS and debt fund products
• Manage and cultivate relationships with HNW investors, family offices, and financial advisers
• Provide input to fund development, advising on product positioning and strategy
• Add value beyond current fundraising processes, focusing on growth and innovation
• Engage with senior leadership, including the CFO
• Represent the firm at industry events, client meetings, and investor engagements

The Person:
Must-have experience:

• Proven success in fundraising, wealth management, or private equity fundraising
• Strong, genuine relationships with family offices and HNW investors
• Commercially-minded with a strategic approach to fundraising and client management
• Demonstrable ability to bring in business and build sustainable client relationships
• Experience in fundraising strategy and capital raising initiatives

Desirable experience:

• Previous roles in wealth management/investment firms
• Exposure to tax-efficient products (EIIS/EIS) and private investment structures

The Reward:

• Competitive base salary (flexible depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonus based on fundraising success
• Significant autonomy in shaping and growing the firm’s fundraising strategy
• High visibility with senior leadership and strategic decision-making input

Next Steps:
For further information, or to apply for the Fundraising & Investor Relations Manager position, please contact Connor Donaghy. Visit our website for a full list of opportunities.