Deal Operations Manager (Capital Raising)

Company Overview

Do you want to help entrepreneurs raise millions of dollars to scale what could be the next unicorn? Then join us at Capital Department, a start-up fundraising firm that helps founders raise capital with ease from retail and institutional investors.

Capital Department is on a mission to increase access to capital for all. We’re sector-agnostic and work with founders from all backgrounds and geographies. We’ve helped startups raise more than $145M to date and we are growing at record speed! To support our growth, we’re seeking an exceptional candidate to join as a Deal Operations Manager.

Deal Operations Managers play a major role in the fundraising process. They build and manage outreach pipelines and provide strategic insights gained from working intimately with all aspects of the deal. They are resourceful, comfortable working across different platforms and tools, and diligently upkeep processes to help close investors for our customers. They operate in-step with deal teams to help create, launch, and manage fundraising campaigns from start to close.

As a Deal Operations Manager you will apply and develop your operational know-how in dynamic startup and fundraising ecosystems.

As a major bonus, you’ll be part of an inclusive, fun, and engaging team. We have a track record of working with YC-backed technology companies and leading corporations such as Universal Music Group, BNY Mellon, and Estée Lauder. We’re graduates of Cornell, Georgetown, Oxford, Yale, and UCLA, and our work has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, PBS, The Financial Times, and Fast Company.

We’re experiencing explosive growth - come be part of our journey! 🚀

What will you be doing?

• Implement and manage strategic investor pipelines composed of venture capital firms, angel investors, high-net-worth individuals, CEOs, and other key players
• Set up and AB test automated email & LinkedIn outreach campaigns to investor audiences
• Keep a regular pulse on communications, tracking leads as they move through the pipeline and providing meaningful, data-driven insights to inform fundraising strategy
• Monitor KPI metrics and generate reports regularly for customer campaigns
• Understand unique customer profiles, raise details, and tools available to set campaigns up for success, and work with team to optimize performance along the way
• Collaborate with deal team, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, and own ad hoc projects to help drive each round to a successful close
• Lead all operational initiatives and take ownership of campaign performance
• Participate in customer calls with CEOs/founders and their teams as needed
• Support team and participate in internal growth and business development initiatives as needed

What are we looking for?:

• 3-5 years of operations experience, preferably within sales and/or business development
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly motivated, resourceful individual capable of working in fast-paced, unstructured environments and delivering innovative solutions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A team-player with a can-do attitude
• Highly responsive and diligent on Slack and with emails, promptly replying to all internal and external client communications and requests
• Must be proficient in Google Sheets/Docs/Slides or Excel/Word/Powerpoint
• Comfort with spreadsheets is a MUST. Experience with automation and sales tools a plus
• In keeping with our culture, we’re more interested in talent, curiosity, and motivation than we are in any particular skill or experience

We welcome applications from individuals in all academic disciplines and from all backgrounds.

Location: Remote, based in US

Hours: Full time

Total Compensation: $75K - $90K

Benefits: Healthcare, Vision & Dental