Head of Capital Formation – Hedge Fund

About the role

An emerging long‑biased equity hedge fund based in New York is seeking its first Head of Capital Formation. Reporting directly to the Founder/CIO, you will shape and execute the firm’s fundraising strategy as it scales its assets under management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead capital‑raising initiatives across institutional and high‑net‑worth channels, including family offices, RIAs, endowments, and foundations.
• Develop and implement a targeted fundraising strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective investors and manage the full sales lifecycle from sourcing to close.
• Drive marketing and positioning, crafting a differentiated investment narrative.
• Oversee creation of investor materials such as pitchbooks, DDQs, fact sheets, and investor letters.
• Serve as primary contact for current and prospective investors.
• Partner with the Founder/PM on strategic planning, investor messaging, and product evolution.
• Establish processes, systems, and infrastructure to support a growing LP base.

Required profile

• 8‑15+ years of experience in capital raising, institutional sales, or investor relations within hedge funds.
• Proven track record of raising capital for emerging or growing managers.
• Strong relationships with family offices, high‑net‑worth individuals, and institutional allocators.
• Deep understanding of equity long/short or long‑biased strategies.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling ability with strong commercial instincts.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and comfort operating in a lean, build‑oriented environment.

Required skills