Founding Executive - Global Distribution (Hedge Fund of Funds)

Founding Executive - Global Distribution (Hedge Fund of Funds)

Location: London (Global remit)

Reporting to: CEO/ Board

Compensation: Equity + Performance -Based Earnings (No Base Salary)

The Opportunity

XII Capital is building a next-generation hedge fund of funds and alternatives distribution platform , providing qualified investors access to high-performing managers traditionally restricted to institutional capital.

We are seeking a Founding Executive – Distribution to own, build, and scale our global capital-raising engine from day one.

This is not a salaried sales role.

This is a true ownership opportunity for a senior distribution professional who wants to build a long-term, equity-driven franchise with uncapped upside.

You will define distribution strategy, personally raise capital, secure anchor investors, and scale channels across UK, Europe, Middle East, and select global markets .

Role Mandate

• Primary Objective

Build and scale XII Capital’s global distribution platform, driving AUM growth through HNW, UHNW, family office, and institutional channels.

• Key Responsibilities
• Personally originate and close capital from HNWIs, UHNIs, family offices, and institutional allocators.
• Secure anchor Clients and strategic distribution partners.
• Lead investor presentations, due diligence discussions, DDQs, and IC processes.
• Own AUM targets and revenue outcomes.
• Design and execute a global go-to-market distribution strategy.
• Establish partnerships with private banks, wealth managers, IFAs, MFOs, and institutional allocators.
• Prioritise and validate channels before scaling teams.

Scaling & Team Build (Phase 2)

• Hire and lead regional distribution heads and relationship managers as AUM scales.
• Implement scalable sales processes, CRM systems, and KPI frameworks.
• Build a high-performance, ethics-driven distribution culture.

Internal Leadership

• Act as a core member of the founding leadership team.
• Work closely with CEO, CIO, and Product to shape offering, liquidity terms, and investor positioning.
• Represent XII Capital externally as a senior Director.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 10+ years in alternatives distribution, hedge fund sales, FoHF, private credit, PE, or institutional wealth.
• Demonstrated history of personally raising capital (ideally £50M+ cumulatively).
• Deep relationships with HNWIs, family offices, private banks, or institutional allocators.
• Strong understanding of hedge fund structures, FoHF dynamics, liquidity, and risk.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable with early-stage ambiguity and ownership.
• Experience across multiple jurisdictions (UK, EU, Middle East preferred).
• CFA / CAIA / equivalent strongly preferred.

Compensation & Upside

• Meaningful equity ownership as a founding partner (vesting aligned with long-term value creation).
• Performance-linked earnings tied directly to AUM growth .
• Uncapped upside as the platform scales toward £500M+ AUM.
• Opportunity for board-level influence and long-term liquidity via trade sale or IPO.

(This role does not include a fixed salary.)

Why Join XII Capital

• Founding-level role with real ownership and strategic control.
• Institutional-grade investment team and partner managers.
• Clear path to significant personal wealth creation.
• Build a global alternatives distribution franchise from the ground up.
• Be part of a platform designed for scale, transparency, and long-term exit.

How to Apply

Send your CV or LinkedIn profile to , with a short note outlining:

• Capital raised historically
• Why an equity-led opportunity appeals to you

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