Role: Director, Capital Formation
Location: Dubai
Why Excellent Fit: Private office capital formation = exactly your DNA
Hey [Name] - Saw Sirius is building out capital formation in Dubai. I've been on both sides of that table - raised $10M for Yellow Capital (family offices), then ran Marsbase as CEO. Have 3-4 intros to UAE-based family offices if helpful for your LP pipeline. Also just curious about Sirius's strategy - happy to grab coffee in DIFC this week. No pressure if timing's off. -Ana
Why this works: Value offer (FO intros), Dubai proximity, casual tone
[Name] - quick question: Is the Director role at Sirius still open? Im based in Dubai doing IR for family offices, ex-founder (raised $10M+), and this looks like the exact fit. Would love to grab coffee and hear more about what your building. I'm in DIFC most days anyway. Best, Ana
Why this works: Direct ask, "Im" typo (human), "what your building" (casual), geographic advantage
Hey [Name], Been following Sirius's growth in Dubai - capital formation for private offices is exactly what I did at Yellow Capital ($10M raised for tech founders, mostly FO/HNW allocators). Not sure if you're still hiring for the Director role, but would love to chat either way. Have some thoughts on Dubai's FO ecosystem + happy to make intros. Coffee at DIFC this week? -Ana
Why this works: Shows you know the firm, offers multiple value points, low-pressure
[Name], [Mutual Connection] mentioned you're building capital formation at Sirius. Congrats on the Dubai momentum! I did IR for Yellow Capital here (raised $10M from FOs), then founded Marsbase. Would love to grab coffee and hear about the Director role - or just connect on Dubai's ecosystem. Let me know if this week works. Ana
Why this works: Social proof, congratulatory tone, multiple paths to yes
Role: Executive Director, Investor Solutions & Capital Raising
Location: Dubai
Why Excellent Fit: Senior LP-facing capital raising = your sweet spot
Hey [Recruiter Name] - Saw your ED posting for Investor Solutions & Capital Raising in Dubai. This is my exact background - Yellow Capital IR (raised $10M from FOs), Marsbase CEO, now based in DIFC. Can you share more about the client? Happy to send over my background or just grab coffee if your in Dubai. -Ana
Why this works: Shows you're qualified, asks for insider info, "your" typo
[Name], Heard through Hays you're building out investor solutions in Dubai. I've been doing exactly this for the last 5 years - LP relations, capital raising, FO/institutional allocators. Based in Dubai, ex-Marsbase CEO, raised $10M+ at Yellow Capital. Would love to hear what your building and see if there's a fit. Coffee in DIFC anytime this week? Ana
Why this works: "Heard through" (warm-ish), credentials in one line, casual
[Name] - A recruiter mentioned you're looking for an ED for investor solutions in Dubai. Don't know if I'm the right fit, but Im based here doing IR for family offices (raised $10M+, ex-CEO Marsbase). Happy to share some insights on Dubai's allocator landscape or just grab coffee to learn more about what you're building. Best, Ana
Why this works: Humble ("don't know if I'm the right fit"), offers value first
Hey [Name], Just applied through Hays for the ED role. Wanted to reach out directly - I've been doing LP relations & capital raising in Dubai for a while (Yellow Capital, Marsbase) and this role looks perfect. Would love to chat if your open to it. Grabbing coffee in DIFC most days. -Ana
Why this works: Shows initiative (applied + reached out), "your" typo, geographic advantage
Role: Relationship Manager, Private Markets HNWI Sales
Location: Dubai
Why Good Fit: Private markets distribution to HNW = your experience
Hey [Name] - Saw Arboris focuses on private markets for HNWI in Dubai. That's exactly what I've been doing - IR for family offices here, raised $10M+ for tech founders at Yellow Capital. Not sure if the RM role is still open, but would love to grab coffee either way. Always curious to meet people in Dubai's alternatives space. Let me know! Ana
Why this works: Acknowledges listing may be stale, open-ended ask
[Name], Quick q: is the Relationship Manager role at Arboris still open? I've been doing private markets distribution to HNWIs/FOs in Dubai for years (Yellow Capital IR, raised $10M, ex-Marsbase CEO). This looks like a strong fit. Happy to grab coffee in DIFC this week if your around. -Ana
Why this works: "Quick q" (casual), "your" typo, fast-moving tone
Hey [Name], Noticed Arboris is active in Dubai's private markets space. I'm based here doing IR for family offices - have 3-4 intros to UAE allocators if helpful. Also saw you might be hiring for RM roles. Would love to chat about both - coffee at DIFC anytime. Best, Ana
Why this works: Leads with value, then mentions job organically
Role: Director of Investor Relations
Location: Dubai / New York / Singapore (multi-location)
Why Good Fit: Multi-geography fund, can negotiate Dubai placement
Hey [Name] - Saw Empyrean is hiring for Director IR across Dubai/NY/SG. Im based in Dubai but flexible on location - been doing IR for family offices here (Yellow Capital, raised $10M+), ex-Marsbase CEO. Would love to chat about the role and Empyrean's thesis. Coffee in DIFC or call this week? -Ana
Why this works: Shows flexibility, "Im" typo, offers multiple meeting options
[Name], Noticed Empyrean has offices in Dubai - perfect timing. I've been building LP relationships in the region for 5+ years (family offices, institutional allocators), raised $10M+ at Yellow Capital. Saw the Director IR role. Not sure which geography you need most, but happy to chat about Dubai/MENA or broader strategy. Let me know if coffee works this week. Ana
Why this works: Emphasizes regional knowledge, flexible on details
Hey [Name] - Been following Empyrean's multi-geography setup (Dubai/NY/SG). Smart approach for alternative managers right now. I'm based in Dubai doing IR for FOs - have some intros to MENA allocators if helpful. Also saw you're hiring for Director IR - would love to learn more about the firm. Coffee in DIFC this week? -Ana
Why this works: Compliments their strategy, offers value, job mention is secondary
Role: IR & Fundraising, Venture Capital
Location: London
Contact: Chloe Tillman
Why Strong Fit: Pure VC IR/fundraising = your target
Hey Chloe - Saw your VC IR/fundraising role posting. This is my exact background - raised $10M for venture-backed founders at Yellow Capital, ex-Marsbase CEO, 10 years in crypto/tech. Im based in Dubai now but open to London. Would love to hear more about the client and see if there's a fit. Can we grab a quick call this week? Ana
Why this works: Shows you read who posted it, credentials in one line, "Im" typo
Chloe, Quick note on your VC IR role: I've been doing exactly this in Dubai/MENA for the last 5 years (Yellow Capital IR, Marsbase founder, $10M+ raised from FOs and institutional LPs). The client might value someone with MENA LP access - happy to chat about that angle or just the role in general. 20-min call this week? -Ana
Why this works: Offers unique angle (MENA LPs), fast ask (20 min)
Hey Chloe, Not sure if the VC IR role is still open, but wanted to reach out. I've been doing fundraising for venture-backed founders (Yellow Capital, raised $10M+), now based in Dubai but flexible on location. Would love to hear more about the client and what they're looking for. Let me know if a call works! Ana
Why this works: Acknowledges may be filled, humble tone, flexible
Role: Vice President, IR & Capital Formation
Location: New York
Why Excellent Fit: VP-level, top recruiter, IR + capital formation = perfect
Hey [Recruiter Name] - Saw your VP posting for IR & Capital Formation. I've been doing exactly this - Yellow Capital IR ($10M raised), Marsbase CEO, now based in Dubai. Not sure if your client needs MENA exposure, but I have 10 years of LP relationships in the region (FOs, institutionals). Happy to chat about the NY role or any MENA-focused mandates. Quick call this week? Ana
Why this works: Shows you're qualified, offers bonus (MENA), asks about other roles
[Name], Applying for your VP IR & Capital Formation role. Quick background: Yellow Capital IR (raised $10M from family offices), Marsbase CEO, 10 years in tech/crypto. Based in Dubai now but open to NY. Would love to hear more about the client and their LP strategy. 20-min call this week? -Ana
Why this works: Confident tone (VP-level), shows flexibility
Hey [Name], Noticed Korn Ferry has strong presence in alternative investments recruiting. I'm looking for IR/capital formation roles (VP+ level) - background: Yellow Capital IR ($10M raised), Marsbase CEO, Dubai-based but flexible. Not sure if the current NY posting fits, but would love to connect on this or future mandates. Coffee call this week? Ana
Why this works: Building ongoing relationship, not just applying to one role
Role: Fund Placement / Regional Head APAC IR
Location: Singapore (but Dubai HQ)
Why Good Fit: Placement agent, Dubai HQ = negotiate Dubai base
Hey [Name] - Noticed Greenstone is Dubai-headquartered but the placement roles are listed in Singapore. Any flexibility on location? I'm based in Dubai doing IR for family offices (raised $10M+ at Yellow Capital), ex-Marsbase CEO. Would love to explore the Regional Head role if there's scope for Dubai-based coverage. Quick call this week? Ana
Why this works: Smart question about location, shows you did research
[Name], Saw Greenstone's placement roles. I've been on the other side - doing LP relations & capital raising in Dubai/MENA (Yellow Capital, $10M raised from FOs and institutionals). Happy to grab coffee at Greenstone's Dubai office or call about Singapore-based roles. Let me know! -Ana
Why this works: Shows you understand placement agent business, offers both options
Hey [Name], Interested in the Regional Head APAC IR role at Greenstone. I've been doing LP coverage in MENA for 5+ years (family offices, institutional allocators), raised $10M+ at Yellow Capital. Since Greenstone is Dubai HQ'd, is there flexibility on basing the role here vs Singapore? Would love to chat either way. Ana
Why this works: Targets senior role, asks smart logistics question
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