Senior Capital Markets Specialist for Early-Stage Fundraising

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Synergy Management Group Full time

About The Role: Synergy Management Group (SMG), a leading consulting firm, partners with institutional investors and growing businesses to drive growth through sourcing, due diligence, operations, and strategic exits.

We are executing a fast-track seed-stage capital raise and seek an experienced Investment Banker to lead this fundraising effort. This role involves developing investor materials, targeting high-net-worth investors, and managing the entire capital raise process from start to finish in collaboration with the CEO.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Capital Raise: Spearhead a seed-stage fundraising round ($250K–$500K) by managing the entire capital raise cycle, from developing investor materials to closing deals.
  • Investor Outreach & Negotiation: Target and engage elite, high-net-worth investors. Present investment opportunities and negotiate deal terms.
  • Develop Investor Materials: Refine and leverage SMG's existing assets to create compelling, comprehensive investor materials (pitch deck, use of proceeds, financials).
  • Strategic Planning: Define strategy for fundraising, including targeting the right investors and identifying optimal deal structures.

Requirements:

  • 10+ years of experience in angel, VC, or PE capital markets.
  • Proven track record of successful capital raises (ideally $500K–$5M) for early-stage companies.
  • Extensive network of high-net-worth investors and active SEC/FINRA broker-dealer licenses in good standing.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Self-starter who can independently manage the capital raise process and collaborate closely with the CEO.

Compensation Package: Success fee-based compensation structure, with the potential for equity participation in SMG, estimated at $150,000 - $300,000 per annum, depending on performance and experience.

About SMG:

  • Elite Clientele: Past engagements with top institutional investors managing over $100B in assets.
  • Established Product-Market Fit: Proven success in delivering high-caliber consulting services to leading institutional investment firms.
  • World-Class Team: Consultants with leadership experience at firms such as McKinsey, Bain, PwC, EY, Carlyle, Deloitte, and KPMG.
  • Growth Focus: We are seeking strategic capital to scale our infrastructure and accelerate business development.

Additional Information:

  • Remote Work Arrangement: This position is fully remote, with flexible work hours.
  • Interview Process: Initial interviews will be conducted via video conference.


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