VP Capital Formation Expert in Zürich

Novastone Capital Advisors (NCA) runs a global Operator-Led Search Fund program, helping mid-career professionals to identify, acquire, grow, and exit established small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) typically faced with succession challenges.This role sits within Novastone Partners AG, NCA's investment branch: an independent investment platform focused on operator-led buyouts in the European lower-middle market, combining institutional capital with entrepreneurial operating talent to acquire and scale SMEs.Check our website for more information: Website RoleNovastone Partners AG is seeking a highly experienced VP Capital Formation Expert to lead capital raising and investor engagement across the firm's fund and co-investment vehicles, with primary emphasis on single- and multi-family office relationships, complemented by select institutional and UHNWI capital.This position requires a seasoned professional with a deeply rooted, trusted network within the family office and private wealth community, who can independently originate, manage, and close capital commitments. The role is critical to scaling the firm's investment platform and strengthening its positioning among family offices and institutional allocators alike.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the end-to-end fundraising process across funds, co-investments, and tailored investment structuresDevelop and execute capital raising strategies with family offices as the primary channel, complemented by pension funds, asset managers, and UHNWIs together with the existing teamBuild, maintain, and expand long-term, trust-based relationships with key principals and decision-makersPrepare and refine fundraising materials (pitch decks, private placement memoranda, investor reports) to institutional-grade standard together with the existing teamNetwork-Driven Capital OriginationActively leverage and monetize an existing, high-quality family office and private wealth networkGenerate a high-conviction investor pipeline based on trust, credibility, and established relationshipsPosition Novastone Partners as a preferred investment partner within relevant family office and private wealth circlesBusiness Development & StrategyIdentify and develop new investor segments and strategic partnershipsContribute to the structuring and positioning of investment vehicles, including fund terms, GP/LP economics, and co-investment structuresMonitor market trends and investor demand within private equity and alternative assetsRepresent the firm at investor meetings, conferences, and roadshowsCandidate ProfileNetwork & Market Credibility (critical requirement)Established, active, and trusted network of family offices and private wealth principals, complemented by institutional relationshipsDirect access to key decision-makers (family office principals/CIOs, Investment Heads, Portfolio Managers)Recognized as a credible and trusted partner within the family office and private wealth communityDemonstrated ability to convert relationships into committed capitalExperience & CredentialsMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience in fundraising, private equity, asset management, or investment bankingFluency in fund economics and structuring — GP/LP terms, carried interest waterfalls, management fee mechanics, and DPI/TVPI/IRR reporting — sufficient to engage sophisticated allocators and their advisors on structure, not just narrativeTrack record of capital raised across multiple fund vintages or co-investment cycles, with the ability to speak concretely to aggregate amounts raised, number of closings, and typical check sizeFamiliarity with cross-border marketing considerations relevant to a Swiss-based platform raising across Europe (e.g., AIFMD national private placement regimes) is an advantageCapabilitiesExcellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills; ability to distill complex deal theses and fund economics into a compelling, defensible narrative for sophisticated allocators and their gatekeepersStrong commercial mindset with a high degree of ownership and execution focusEntrepreneurial, self-driven, and results-orientedWhat We OfferA high-impact role within a growing investment platform, with primary responsibility for its capital formation strategyDirect influence on the firm's fundraising success and strategic developmentCollaboration with experienced investors and entrepreneursPerformance-driven compensation structured around base compensation plus a capital-raised override and/or carried interest participation (final structure to be discussed directly with candidates)Success CriteriaTotal capital raised (commitments secured)Quality and depth of investor relationships, particularly within the family office channelConversion rate of investor pipelineContribution to successful fund closings and LP re-up rates on subsequent vehiclesKey StatementThis role requires an individual who is already perceived as a trusted gateway to capital — particularly within the family office community — and can effectively translate this trust into successful fundraising outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr