Director - Corporate and Financial Strategy (Capital Markets)

Our client is a premier Alternative Investment Firm head quartered in NYC, seeking to add a Director to their Corporate Development/Strategic Finance team. The role focuses on analyzing & executing on major strategic, operational, and strategic growth opportunities and collaborating with Global Head with regards to solution oriented progress.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• The role entails leading special projects, crafting senior-level presentations, conducting analysis, developing strategic decision-making models and driving change within the business
• Partner with business leaders to develop and track KPIs and leading indicators aligned with business and corporate objectives
• Source and screen prospective investors and strategically partner with internal sales team
• Manage Client Service efforts by working strategically with internal and external team to accomplish goal
• Produce multi-year plans and forecasts; create and analyze business metrics and identify cost savings opportunities; and deliver economic insight into the relationships between costs and revenues to improve the financial success of the business going forward
• Prepare and deliver compelling and visually effective financial presentations
• Assist in review of potential new investments, including research into new markets
• Develop strategic and analytical frameworks for business development efforts
• Formalize and implement a business plan and strategy to introduce firm to new investors
• Attend meetings, industry events, and conferences with PM’s to meet with potential investors and to represent the firm
• Prepare & present due diligence findings to investment committees, Senior Management and Firm Clients.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience, with at least 5 years of experience in sales, strategy consulting/ investment bank, or direct Hedge Fund Marketing/Investor Relations.
• Strong and well-developed analytic, problem-solving and quantitative skill, with exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced quantitative and critical thinking skills with the capacity to quickly learn and develop new reports and analysis
• We are looking for a candidate with creative problem-solving and excellent modeling capabilities
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support the business's growth and profitability objectives
• BA/BS degree or equivalent in Finance, Economics, Marketing or a related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA) strongly preferred
• Results-orientation with an ability to take initiative, execute and complete deliverables in a timely manner
• Deep understanding of Private Equity/Alternative Asset Management and/or Real Estate required
• Communicate complex financial concepts and strategies in a clear and concise manner to both financial and non-financial audiences
• Strong leadership potential, with excellent inter-personal skills and collaboration abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, ability to interact with all levels of the organization