CFO Capital Raising, Energy and Infrastructure

Based in New YorkCompetitive PackageAbout Our ClientU.S.-based AI infrastructure companyJob DescriptionCapital Raising and Financing LeadershipDevelop and execute the company's overall financing strategy.Lead equity raises, debt financings, private placements, and structured capital transactions.Originate and cultivate relationships with prospective investors.Manage fundraising initiatives from investor outreach and presentations through negotiation, documentation, and closing.Structure and negotiate financing transactions while ensuring successful execution and capital deployment.Build sustainable financing channels to support future expansion.Investor Relations and Institutional Capital DevelopmentLeverage existing relationships across the investment community to create financing opportunities.Build relationships with investment banks, private equity firms, venture capital investors, infrastructure funds, private credit providers, family offices, and strategic investors.Present the company's investment thesis, operating model, energy advantages, and financial outlook to institutional investors.Lead investor meetings, site visits, roadshows, and transaction discussions.Expand and maintain a long-term investor pipeline.Capital Markets and Strategic FinanceDevelop short-, medium-, and long-term financing plans aligned with business objectives.Optimize capital structure, including debt, equity, and hybrid financing solutions.Analyze financing alternatives, dilution considerations, and funding costs.Oversee valuation analyses, transaction pricing, and return calculations.Evaluate financing structures such as project finance, preferred equity, convertible securities, and equipment financing.Support strategic investments, acquisitions, and major capital transactions.Advise executive leadership and the Board on long-term capital strategies.AI Data Center and Infrastructure FinancingLead financing efforts for AI data center and energy infrastructure projects.Establish relationships with project finance lenders, infrastructure funds, commercial banks, and equipment financing partners.Structure project finance, asset-backed financing, sale-leaseback transactions, and other infrastructure-oriented funding solutions.Analyze project-level economics, including CAPEX, OPEX, EBITDA, cash flow, IRR, and payback metrics.Improve capital efficiency and reduce overall funding costs.Financial Planning and Treasury OversightDirect financial strategy, liquidity management, and cash flow planning.Develop corporate and project financial models.Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and capital allocation processes.Monitor construction spending and utilization of financing proceeds.Evaluate financial implications of major investments and commercial agreements.Provide regular reporting to the CEO and Board regarding financial performance, liquidity, and funding initiatives.Build and oversee the finance organization while coordinating with external auditors and advisors.IPO Readiness and Capital Markets CoordinationSupport preparations for a future U.S. public listing.Coordinate with external legal, accounting, and capital market advisors.Help establish public-company financial reporting infrastructure and governance practices.Participate in discussions with underwriters, legal counsel, and auditors.Support investor relations and pre-IPO capital markets activities.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline.10+ years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, private equity, capital markets, or senior financial leadership.Previous experience as a CFO, Head of Corporate Finance, Head of Capital Markets, Investment Banking Managing Director, or similar executive role.Demonstrated success leading institutional fundraising transactions.Strong relationships across U.S. and international investment communities.Ability to independently source investors, conduct roadshows, negotiate terms, and close transactions.Expertise in financing structures, valuation, capital planning, and financial modeling.Working knowledge of U.S. capital markets and IPO requirements.Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation capabilities.Authorization to work in the United States.What’s on OfferCompetitive PackageContactDarin ChenQuote job refJN-112026-7139913Job summaryFunctionCFO & Financial ManagementSubsectorCFO & Financial Management SubsectorIndustryFinancial ServicesLocationNew YorkContract typePermanentConsultant nameDarin ChenJob referenceJN-112026-7139913Page ExecutiveDarin Chen Senior Research Associate Darin is a Research Business Analyst at Page Executive, supporting senior-level search within Financial Services and CFO practices. 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