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• Company

  H.I.G. Capital Management

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Competitive

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  11 Nov 2009

• eFC Ref no

  586314

H.I.G. Profile:

H.I.G. Capital was founded in 1993 and is one of the leading small to mid-cap private equity firms in the U.S. and in Europe, with over $7.5 billion of equity capital under management across a number of strategies (private equity, distressed, growth/venture capital, real estate and public equities).  With eight offices globally (including London, Paris and Hamburg in Europe), H.I.G. employs over 150 investment professionals with significant operating, strategy and investing experience. For a detailed overview of H.I.G. Capital, including information on its funds, principals, portfolio companies, and operating philosophies, please visit the firm’s website at www.higcapital.com.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and build collaborative relationships with the firm’s institutional investors including pensions, endowments, foundations, funds-of-funds, family offices and sovereign wealth funds. Act as a key liaison between the firm and its investors.
• Communicate the firm’s value proposition to current and prospective investors.
• Work closely with the firm’s Founders and Managing Directors to develop and implement fundraising strategies across the firm’s family of funds. Focus primarily on fundraising efforts in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
• Lead investor meetings and presentations of H.I.G.’s strategy, investment philosophy, and financial performance.
• Communicate at a fund and company level the firm’s portfolio investment decisions and strategies for growth.
• Partner with U.S. investor relations team to further develop the firm’s global investor relations infrastructure.

Selection Criteria:

• Record of outstanding performance in institutional sales, business development, fundraising, and client services. 
• Successful track record in developing and managing relationships with sophisticated institutional investors.
• Previous fund, funds-of-funds, or other institutional investment experience with strong understanding of alternative investments. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital markets, financial performance metrics and financial statements. Outstanding financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, coupled with the ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required (preferably in accounting, finance or other business-related area), MBA/CPA/CFA/CAIA desirable.

Please include a CV and cover letter with your application.