Investor Relations and Fundraising Director
London | Hybrid (Tuesdays-Thursday in office)
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You must be eligible to work in the UK without the need for SponsorshipProject People is acting for a technically focused quantitative hedge fund to appoint an Investor Relations and Fundraising Director, based in London.
The Client
Our client is a quantitative hedge fund specialising in arbitrage, options market making, and CTA strategies across blue chip digital assets. The business has delivered strong performance and continues to innovate through new strategies, hires, and business segments.
The firm currently employs approximately 18 professionals globally, with investment, research, and engineering teams primarily based in Hong Kong and mainland China, alongside a growing presence in London and New York. Following a recent equity fundraising round, the firm is entering a period of expansion across both capital raising and headcount.
This role offers the opportunity to introduce a trusted investor network to institutional grade products supported by a strong track record and long term vision.
The Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for fundraising and investor relations activities in London, with a focus on developing and maintaining long term relationships with allocators across traditional finance, family offices, and institutional investors.
This will be the firm's second hire in London. The role is office based three days per week, working closely with a managing partner who is present Tuesday through Thursday, with remote working on Mondays and Fridays. The firm expects to make at least two additional London hires over the next nine months.
Responsibilities
Lead fundraising and investor relations efforts in London and Europe
Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and external meetings
Support the organisation and delivery of sponsored events and private investor sessions
Develop and deliver roadshows, seminars, and initiatives to build a long-term investor community
Establish structures, materials, and processes to support future investor relations hires
Deliver new investor introductions and capital within agreed and realistic expectationsExperience and Profile
An established network of investors and allocators
A strong long-term reputation built on trust, integrity, and consistent delivery
Proven experience raising capital for hedge funds or comparable investment strategies
Experience working with traditional finance investors, family offices, or institutions
Comfortable operating in an early stage or build out environment with limited existing process
Highly proactive, disciplined, and self-motivated
Selective and credibility focused, with a history of introducing only high-quality opportunities
Known for honesty, sound judgement, and the ability to build trust quickly
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