Head of Capital Markets

Head Of Capital Markets

This role is hybrid and based in either our San Francisco Presidio office or our Bellevue, Washington office.

About the role

This is not a traditional Investor Relations role. We are looking for a financing operator - someone who can run complex growth-stage capital raises end-to-end, build institutional-grade financial narratives, and operate credibly with sophisticated investors across infrastructure, AI, defense, and sovereign capital markets. You will work directly with the COO and executive leadership team as the internal lead for financing, strategic finance initiatives, and investor engagement. When a financing process is live, you become the operational quarterback for the company. This role sits at the intersection of:

• Strategic Finance
• Capital Markets
• Corporate Development
• Investor Communications
• Executive Operations

Main responsibilities

Lead financing processes

• Lead equity and strategic financing processes end-to-end
• Own investor diligence, data rooms, timelines, and financing workflows
• Coordinate cross-functional execution across finance, legal, tax, operations, and technical teams
• Manage investors, bankers, counsel, and external advisors throughout live processes
• Maintain momentum across multiple stakeholders and reduce executive process overhead

Strategic finance, modeling, and investor outreach

• Build and maintain operating models, forecasts, and scenario analyses
• Understand and articulate infrastructure economics including GPU utilization, capex structures, deployment costs, and margin scaling
• Support fundraising, valuation, liquidity planning, and long-range capital strategy
• Defend financial assumptions and operating metrics with institutional-grade rigor
• Translate Armada's business into a compelling institutional investment thesis
• Synthesize AI infrastructure, sovereign AI, edge compute, ruggedized deployments, and software orchestration into investor-ready materials
• Tailor messaging for infrastructure funds, sovereign investors, crossover funds, strategics, and family offices
• Develop crisp decks, memos, FAQs, and investor updates that anticipate hard questions

Operate with executive presence

• Engage directly with sophisticated investors and strategic stakeholders
• Lead financing and diligence discussions independently when needed
• Present financial and operational insights clearly under pressure
• Operate as a trusted strategic partner to the COO and executive leadership team
• Bring a high-ownership, low-ego mentality — no "IR-ish" polish, just strong judgment and execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience across investment banking, strategic finance, corporate development, growth equity, or related fields
• Prior experience at a top-tier investment bank, private equity / growth equity firm, or high-growth technology company
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Experience supporting or executing growth-stage financing transactions
• Ability to understand and communicate complex infrastructure and technology business models
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High degree of ownership, operational rigor, and attention to detail
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments

Preferred qualifications

• Prior experience at a relevant AI infrastructure or high-growth infrastructure businesses
• Experience in AI infrastructure, cloud infrastructure, defense technology, data centers, compute platforms, or adjacent sectors
• Exposure to sovereign investors, infrastructure funds, or late-stage crossover financings
• Experience managing diligence-intensive financing processes
• MBA, CFA, or advanced finance/accounting background is a plus
• Experience leading M&A processes and cross-border transactions a plus

Compensation & benefits

For U.S. Based candidates: To ensure fairness and transparency, the starting base salary range for this role for candidates in the U.S. are listed, varying based on location experience, skills, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this role will also be offered equity and subsidized benefits (details available upon request).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and equity
• Medical, dental, and vision (subsidized cost)
• Health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), and dependent care FSAs (DCFSA)
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth 401(k)
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• 14 paid company holidays per year

You're a great fit if you're

• A go-getter with a growth mindset. You're intellectually curious, have strong business acumen, and actively seek opportunities to build relevant skills and knowledge
• A detail-oriented problem-solver. You can independently gather information, solve problems efficiently, and deliver results with a "get-it-done" attitude
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment. You're energized by an entrepreneurial spirit, capable of working quickly, and excited to contribute to a growing company
• A collaborative team player. You focus on business success and are motivated by team accomplishment vs personal agenda
• Highly organized and results-driven. Strong prioritization skills and a dedicated work ethic are essential for you

Equal opportunity statement

At Armada, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone is given equal opportunities to thrive. As an equal opportunity employer, we strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, and compensation. Our hiring is guided by qualifications, merit, and the business needs at the time.

Unsolicited resumes and candidates

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. All candidates must apply directly through our careers page. Any resumes submitted by agencies without a prior signed agreement will be considered unsolicited and Armada will not be obligated to pay any fees.