Investor Relations and Fundraising Director

PermLondon | Hybrid (Tuesdays - Thursdays in office)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 ClientOur 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 RoleThe 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.ResponsibilitiesLead fundraising and investor relations efforts in London and EuropeRepresent the firm at industry events, conferences, and external meetingsSupport the organisation and delivery of sponsored events and private investor sessionsDevelop and deliver roadshows, seminars, and initiatives to build a long-term investor communityEstablish structures, materials, and processes to support future investor relations hiresDeliver new investor introductions and capital within agreed and realistic expectationsExperience and ProfileAn established network of investors and allocatorsA strong long-term reputation built on trust, integrity, and consistent deliveryProven experience raising capital for hedge funds or comparable investment strategiesExperience working with traditional finance investors, family offices, or institutionsComfortable operating in an early stage or build out environment with limited existing processHighly proactive, disciplined, and self-motivatedSelective and credibility focused, with a history of introducing only high-quality opportunitiesKnown for honesty, sound judgement, and the ability to build trust quickly #J-18808-Ljbffr