Director of Institutional & Sovereign Funds Relations

BaRupOn LLC

  • Irvine, CA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
The Director of Institutional & Sovereign Funds Relations will lead engagement with global institutional investors, sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), and multilateral financial institutions to secure large-scale investment and co-development opportunities. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in global capital markets, cross-border investment structuring, and long-cycle infrastructure finance.Key Responsibilities
  • Build and maintain high-level relationships with sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, endowments, and development finance institutions (DFIs)
  • Develop tailored investment presentations, strategic alignment frameworks, and capital proposals
  • Coordinate capital raise activities for mega-projects and country-specific initiatives (e.g., infrastructure corridors, energy parks, pharma zones)
  • Serve as BaRupOn's key representative in international finance dialogues, sovereign engagement events, and capital summits
  • Guide co-investment structuring, blended finance deals, and ESG alignment with investor mandates
  • Partner with legal and finance teams to ensure compliance with international regulatory frameworks and investment treaties
  • Monitor geopolitical and macroeconomic trends to advise on investor risk and entry strategy
  • Collaborate with business development and capital markets teams to translate relationships into structured capital transactions
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, International Relations, Economics, or Public Policy (MBA or MPA preferred)
  • 10+ years of experience in sovereign relations, institutional fundraising, or global investment banking
  • Demonstrated success managing relationships with sovereign entities or deploying funds into emerging markets
  • Strong cross-cultural communication skills and fluency in diplomatic business engagement
  • Ability to travel internationally and represent the firm at high-level economic and financial events
Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with institutions such as Mubadala, ADIA, Qatar Investment Authority, Temasek, GIC, and large U.S./EU pension funds
  • Experience with DFC, IFC, World Bank Group, AfDB, or similar institutions
  • Multilingual (e.g., Arabic, French, Mandarin) a plus
  • Background in global project finance or infrastructure development
Benefits
  • Executive compensation with capital participation options
  • Equity or long-term incentive plans tied to institutional fundraising milestones
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • International travel and global conference access
  • High-impact leadership role with cross-sector influence

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