Job Description

Union Maritime is a leading global shipowner and shipping solutions provider, powering global trade by transporting essential cargo safely, sustainably, and efficiently.


We operate with an unwavering commitment to excellence, leveraging extensive maritime expertise and innovative technologies to deliver reliable and agile services, enabling our partners to unlock new growth opportunities. We strive to build long-term partnerships and foster a culture of sustainability that creates value for our customers, crew, and the global communities we serve.


We prioritise safety and environmental responsibility in all operations, continuously embracing digital innovation to optimise performance and reduce our ecological footprint.

Role summary

We are seeking a senior capital raising professional with a proven track record of leading institutional fundraises across a diverse range of investor types. This pivotal role involves raising $250 million of new capital for a Global Shipping Fund, developing and executing a comprehensive global fundraising strategy, and leveraging market intelligence to refine investor targeting and enhance strategic positioning.



The successful candidate will be responsible for hiring and managing a high-performing international marketing team, actively engaging with key investors throughout the fundraising cycle, and shaping the strategic direction of the fundraise. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a flagship capital raise from inception, with significant visibility and impact within a growing, high-potential investment platform.



Established relationships with institutional investors in the shipping sector would be highly advantageous, enabling accelerated engagement and enhanced credibility throughout the fundraising process. Additionally, applicants should have verifiable achievements in raising institutional capital within the past 3-5 years, with minimum capital raise amounts above $100 million+.

Requirements

Lead global fundraising strategy:

Develop and execute a comprehensive capital raising plan for the inaugural $250M fund.

Cultivate and leverage investor relationships:

Utilise an established network across pensions, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, and family offices to secure commitments and build long-term investor partnerships.

Team leadership and regional coordination:

Subject to the successful establishment of the capital raising function, the role will involve developing, mentoring, and managing a dynamic & high-performing marketing team to support and scale global fundraising efforts.

Support key investor engagements:

Personally lead or support critical investor pitches and closings.

Market intelligence and strategic positioning:

Monitor investor trends and competitor activity to refine fundraising strategy.

Experience required

Degree qualified Senior marketer with 15+ years' experience (player/coach style). Proven, auditable track record in institutional capital raising. Deep, long-standing relationships with global investors, including public and corporate pensions, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, family offices, funds-of-funds, hedge fund-of-funds, and shipping-focused institutional investors. Hands-on responsibility to lead and close pitches.

Benefits

This is an exceptional opportunity for a driven individual to join a leading global shipping company at a critical juncture in its growth. You will be part of a forward-thinking, dynamic team and have the chance to shape the future direction of the company's commercial strategy.


At Union Maritime, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative environment where talent is nurtured, and personal and professional growth is encouraged. If you are looking for a challenging, fast-paced role with the potential to grow and develop within an industry-leading organisation, we want to hear from you.