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(Executive) Director – Capital Formation DACH – BiermannNeff | Executive Search & Talent Selection Focus area Private Markets, Capital Markets & Alternatives (Executive) Director – Capital Formation DACH Frankfurt or Munich (flexible) Company A leading and growing international private markets investment firm is seeking to strengthen its capital formation capabilities in the DACH region. The firm offers differentiated investment strategies across private markets and is in an active phase of expanding its institutional investor base in Continental Europe. The role provides the opportunity to build and deepen relationships with key investors and contribute meaningfully to the firm’s long-term growth in the region. Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the capital raising strategy across the DACH region, with a strong focus on institutional investors. This is a front-office, revenue-generating role with high visibility internally and externally, requiring both strategic thinking and hands-on execution. Key responsibilities • Develop and execute a targeted capital raising strategy for the DACH region • Build and maintain long-term relationships with institutional investors, including: • Pension funds • Insurance companies • Asset managers / fund of funds • Single & multi-family offices • Drive new business development and actively manage the full fundraising cycle • Represent the firm in client meetings, roadshows, and industry events • Collaborate closely with investment, product, and senior leadership teams • Provide market intelligence and feedback to support product positioning and strategy • Maintain a disciplined pipeline and ensure consistent follow-up and conversion What`s on offer • Opportunity to represent a high-quality, growing platform • Significant impact on regional growth and investor base • Entrepreneurial environment with high visibility and autonomy • Competitive compensation aligned with performance Candidate requirements • 8–15 years of experience in institutional sales / capital formation • Proven track record in raising capital from institutional investors in DACH • Experience within: • Private Equity • Private Debt • Infrastructure • or alternative investments • Background from a leading asset manager, private markets platform, or placement agent • Strong, established network across DACH institutional investors • Demonstrated ability to originate and close mandates / allocations • High level of credibility and seniority in client interactions • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate independently • Strategic thinker with strong execution capabilities • Excellent communication and presentation skills Education: top-tier university degree; CFA, MBA or equivalent is a plus If you feel addressed, we look forward to hearing from you. Please send your documents to: [email protected] If you have any questions regarding the position, we are happy to assist you at: Share this vacancy Discover more Client Associate Managing Director OCIO Director – Private Wealth Switzerland Key Account Sales Senior Capital Formation / Investor Relations – DACH Wie möchten Sie mit uns in Kontakt treten? TERMINBUCHUNG KONTAKTFORMULAR Klaus Biermann Klaus Biermann • Asset Management • Private Markets • Family Office Services • Succession Planning • Strategic Searches and turnaround mandates Termin vereinbaren Jonas Neff Jonas Neff • Asset Management • Private Markets & Alternatives • C-Level positions • Board Advisory Termin vereinbaren Simon Steiner Simon Steiner • Investment Management • CFO/COO Office • Legal & Risk • International Sales Termin vereinbaren Tabea Eckardt Tabea Eckardt • Sales & Business Development • Client Services & Sales Support • Marketing / RfP / Investment Writing • Private Markets Termin vereinbaren Excellence in Financial Services. It's in our DNA.