Director, Investor Relations and Capital Formation

About UsHerondale is an international investment platform focused on real estate, private equity, venture and special situations across the US, UK and other key markets.We are expanding our relationships across the Middle East, connecting regional investors and strategic partners with opportunities across our platform. Our team values judgment, rigor, speed and ownership, offering meaningful responsibility in a lean, founder-led environment.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Dubai-based Director to deepen existing relationships and develop new connections with family offices, institutional investors, investment groups and advisers across the Middle East.This is a relationship-led role combining investor coverage, business development and regional coordination. Working directly with leadership and our international investment teams, you will help build a sustained regional presence, understand investor priorities and coordinate roadshows and ongoing engagement across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and other key regional markets.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain relationships with family offices, institutional investors, private investment groups and strategic partners across the Middle East.Build on existing relationships while introducing relevant new investors and intermediaries to the platform.Understand investor mandates, allocation priorities and decision-making processes, matching relevant opportunities with the appropriate counterparties.Plan and coordinate regional roadshows, including investor targeting, introductions, meeting schedules, briefing materials and follow-up.Participate in investor meetings alongside leadership and independently, maintaining continuity between regional visits.Work with investment teams to communicate opportunities clearly and coordinate investor questions, materials and diligence requests.Maintain an organized relationship pipeline with clear ownership, meeting notes, next steps and timely follow-up.Identify regional investment opportunities and potential partnerships for consideration by the broader team.Provide leadership with regional market intelligence and feedback on investor appetite.Required QualificationsFive or more years of relevant experience in investor relations, capital formation, private banking, investment management, investment banking or a related private-markets role.An established network of investor and adviser relationships in the Middle East, with demonstrated ability to engage senior decision-makers.Experience developing and managing investor relationships beyond initial introductions.A sound understanding of private markets and the ability to discuss investment strategies, structures and opportunities credibly.Strong commercial judgment, discretion and written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage roadshows, multiple relationships and follow-up independently while working across international teams.Based in Dubai, or willing to relocate, with availability for regular regional travel.Preferred ExperienceDirect coverage of family offices, institutional investors or private investment groups across the UAE and Saudi Arabia.Experience supporting capital raising, co-investments, joint ventures or strategic partnerships.Familiarity with real estate, private equity, venture secondaries or special situations.Experience coordinating international investment teams and visiting senior executives.Arabic language capabilities and a strong understanding of regional business practices.What This Role OffersAn international investment platform and existing relationship base to build upon.Direct access to leadership and meaningful responsibility for regional relationship development.Exposure to investment opportunities across multiple asset classes and markets.Scope to shape and grow Herondale’s long-term presence in the Middle East.Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.How to ApplyPlease apply directly through LinkedIn with your résumé, current location and a brief summary of your relevant regional relationships and investor coverage experience.