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About the Role:
The Head of Deal Origination for the KLDX Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) platform will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end process of dealing with issuers, ensuring seamless deal origination, efficient processing, and exceptional client servicing.
Educational Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- An MBA or relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA) are preferred.
Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in investment banking, corporate finance, venture capital, private equity, or a related field, with demonstrated success in deal origination and project management.
- Proven experience with Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), or other forms of digital fundraising platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong background in managing client relationships, leading teams, and executing fundraising transactions end-to-end.
- Demonstrated success in leading and inspiring high-performing teams, cultivating a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous professional growth.
Skill and Competencies:
- Deal Origination and Structuring: Ability to identify, evaluate, and structure attractive investment deals, aligning them with market trends and platform standards.
- Leadership and Team Management: Proven experience in team leadership, recruitment, and performance management, with a focus on creating a collaborative and high-performing work environment.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills to ensure smooth end-to-end processing of IEOs, including effectively coordination with internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, marketing) and external stakeholders.
- Client Relationship Management: Excellent relationship-building skills with experience acting as a primary client contact, managing issuer expectations, and enhancing client experience throughout the project lifecycle.
- Financial and Market Analysis: Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess financial information, market dynamics, and regulatory changes, and provide strategic recommendations.
Professionalism and Integrity:
- High level of professionalism, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, ethical standards, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and a dedication to delivering high-quality, accurate work
Key Responsibilities:
Deal Origination:
- Identify and cultivate relationships with potential issuers for IEO listings.
- Evaluate the viability and alignment of potential projects with platform standards.
- Collaborate with internal teams to structure attractive deals that align with market trends.
Processing & Distribution
- Lead the end-to-end processing of IEOs, coordinating with legal, compliance, and operations and marketing teams.
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of documentation, compliance checks, and due diligence.
- Manage the communication flow between internal stakeholders and issuers during the processing phase.
- Work with marketing and sales for successful distribution
Client Servicing:
- Act as the primary point of contact for issuers, providing exceptional service and addressing their needs.
- Monitor and enhance the overall client experience, proactively identifying areas for improvement.
- Handle inquiries, resolve issues, and maintain positive relationships with issuers throughout the IEO lifecycle.
Issuer Team Leadership, Formation and Management:
- Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a high-performing team, fostering innovation and collaboration for professional development.
- Team Formation: Drive recruitment, identifying top talent for a dynamic, diverse team focused on creativity.
- Team Performance Management: Implement efficient performance metrics, providing feedback and support for growth in a positive, results-driven environment.