General Partner Capital Formation (Equity)
About The Position
The General Partner (GP), Capital Formation, is responsible for leading the firm’s strategy to secure, grow, and manage equity capital from institutional and strategic investors. This role serves as a senior-facing leader externally and a core member of the firm’s investment leadership team, directly influencing fundraising strategy, investor relationships, and long-term capital positioning. The GP will cultivate relationships with limited partners (LPs), sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and strategic investors, while shaping the firm’s equity story and ensuring alignment with investment strategy and performance. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by management. All duties will be assigned in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.
Requirements
- 15+ years of experience in private equity, infrastructure, venture capital, or investment banking with a strong focus on fundraising
- Proven track record of raising significant equity capital (institutional LPs preferred)
- Established network of investor relationships across pensions, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise
- Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
- Deep understanding of fund structures, portfolio construction, and capital markets
- Ability to operate at both strategic and execution levels
- Bachelor’s degree required
Nice To Haves
- MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end equity fundraising efforts across flagship funds, co-investments, and strategic vehicles
- Develop and execute capital formation strategy aligned with firm growth and investment objectives
- Structure and negotiate equity commitments, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships
- Identify new investor segments, geographies, and capital sources
- Serve as primary relationship lead for key LPs and prospective investors
- Build and maintain long-term partnerships with institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices
- Lead investor meetings, roadshows, and due diligence processes
- Deliver compelling presentations that articulate the firm’s value proposition, performance, and pipeline
- Monitor trends in institutional capital flows, fundraising environments, and investor preferences
- Position the firm competitively relative to peer funds and emerging investment platforms
- Provide strategic input to leadership on fund structures, fee models, and capital strategies
- Partner closely with investment and asset management teams to align capital raising with deal pipeline
- Support structuring of co-investment opportunities and bespoke equity solutions
- Ensure investor expectations are aligned with portfolio strategy and performance outcomes
- Contribute to firm-wide leadership decisions as a member of the General Partner group
- Participate in investment committees and strategic planning forums
- Mentor junior capital markets and investor relations professionals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
