Head of Institutional Fundraising (UK / Europe)

Job Details : Head of Institutional Fundraising (UK / Europe)

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Vacancy Name : Head of Institutional Fundraising (UK / Europe)

Vacancy No : VN127

Description : New Forests (www.newforests.com) seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Head of Institutional Fundraising, UK / Europe. This role is responsible for working closely with the existing capital raise team to further develop and enhance the capital raising strategy for prospective UK and European investors as well as lead the engagement with prospects across the UK and Europe on New Forests’ entire suite of investment products, in conjunction with the broader team.

Reporting into the New Forests Global Head of Investor Relations, based in Sydney, this role will be a member of the New Forests’ Investor Relations team which oversees capital raising, communications, client relations and reporting for New Forests. New Forests’ capital raising team is a critical component that provides inflows of new capital for New Forests to invest. The team operates in a fast‐paced environment with a strong focus on high quality, long‐term and transparent investor relationships.

About New Forests : New Forests is a global investment manager of nature-based real assets and natural capital strategies, with AUD 11.7 billion (USD 8 billion) in assets under management including over 4.3 million hectares (10.6 million acres) of land across the regions in which we operate. We manage a diversified portfolio of sustainable timber plantations and conservation areas, carbon and conservation finance projects, agriculture, timber processing and infrastructure. We aim to generate shared prosperity for our clients and the communities in which we operate and accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Headquartered in Sydney, New Forests is a Certified B Corp and operates in Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Africa and the United States.

Key Responsibilities : The Head of Institutional Fundraising, UK / Europe will be primarily responsible for the following functions :

• Educating prospective investors in the UK and European region about the natural capital asset class and the role New Forests’ strategies may play in their portfolios.
• Identifying and evaluating potential institutional and impact investment clients through the development of a high‐quality capital raising strategy.
• Representing New Forests at forums and events across the UK and Europe.
• Managing the fund‐raising process associated with raising capital for New Forests’ strategies which may include separate accounts, club deals, commingled funds and co‐investments, including the planning of capital raising campaigns, prospect identification and due diligence.
• Developing and managing relationships with key investment clients in the UK and Europe for all New Forests’ investment strategies, in collaboration with the wider Investor Relations capital raising team.
• Developing strong and compelling narratives and investment theses to support investor education and build momentum with investors to raise capital for New Forests’ investment strategies.
• Being a key contact between New Forests and Nomura Asset Management (NAM) as part of the established distribution partnership, to leverage NAM’s existing network of contacts and clients as part of the capital raise process to drive further investments into the natural capital space.
• Working closely with the Global Head of Investor Relations to manage negotiations, broader relationship management of prospects, and account closings where applicable.
• Working with the communications and events team to grow brand and product awareness of New Forests in the UK, Europe, and internationally.
• Working with the broader New Forests team globally, to develop due diligence and fund-raising materials which support the branding of New Forests and the investment products that are being offered to institutional investors.
• Travel within the UK and European region and internationally as required.

Qualifications, Experience and Strengths : We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications, experience, and strengths :

How to Apply : We pride ourselves on having a supportive New Forests culture that is inclusive to all and we would love to learn how you can bring your unique skills and experience to our business. If you have experience in any of these areas, we encourage you to apply for our roles, even if you only meet some of the criteria.

To apply, please provide your resume in PDF format.

Phone calls will not be accepted however you may contact us through email : careers@newforests.com.

New Forests is a Certified B Corp and an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity and inclusion. We offer flexible working arrangements to all employees to support their work / life balance.

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