Vice President, Global Private Wealth, Middle East

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising for Global Private Wealth across the Middle East region to meet objectives and build the HarbourVest brand
• Serve as Account Manager for Middle East-based GPW clients and prospects, originating new business and owning existing relationships
• Cold call new prospects and develop a robust pipeline of private markets investors
• Collaborate with EMEA and APAC GPW teams to share market intelligence and extend relationships beyond Northern Europe
• Partner with marketing and institutional investor relations colleagues to strengthen brand presence throughout the region
• Provide market feedback on investment strategy and product structuring to inform early product development

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in institutional and/or private client financial sales, business development, and client service
• Proven track record of fundraising private markets funds and strategies in the Middle East
• Live rolodex of fund selectors, distribution heads, and C-suite contacts across the region
• Private equity or private markets experience; wealth management or private banking background beneficial
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently with extensive travel experience in a fundraising capacity
• Fluent in English and Arabic required

Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA or equivalent; MBA, CFA, or CAIA beneficial
• Knowledge of wealth management client profiles including private banks, asset managers, fund distribution platforms, multi-family offices, and independent financial advisors

About the Company

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion in assets under management. The firm provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit through an interwoven platform spanning Asia, Europe, and the Americas.