FUNDING STRATEGY MANAGER
About this position
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Funding Strategy Development:
• Design and execute both short-term and long-term funding strategies that align with the company’s financial and growth objectives.
• Assess the company’s capital needs and create strategies to secure the necessary funding sources, balancing debt, equity, and alternative financing.
• Monitor financial markets to adjust funding strategies and optimize financing costs in line with business and market conditions.
• Preparation and Securing of Funding Sources:
• Identify and evaluate potential funding sources, such as bank loans, debt issuance, equity offerings, venture capital, private equity, or other alternative funding options.
• Develop comprehensive funding proposals for internal stakeholders and external financiers, clearly outlining funding needs, terms, and repayment schedules.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and other capital sources to facilitate favorable funding terms.
• Ensure alignment between business objectives and available funding sources to meet operational, growth, and strategic needs.
• Capital Markets and Transaction Management:
• Lead capital market transactions, including debt issuances, ensuring the company’s funding needs are met on competitive terms.
• Provide strategic insights on market conditions, identifying opportunities to optimize capital structure through appropriate financing instruments.
• Collaborate with external financial advisors, investment banks, and rating agencies for the execution of transactions.
• Relationship Management:
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key investors, financial institutions, and lenders to secure funding and optimize financing terms.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all funding-related inquiries, providing key stakeholders with transparent updates on funding requirements and company performance.
• Prepare and present comprehensive funding strategies, financial performance reports, and forecasts to senior management, investors, and stakeholders.
• Liquidity & Cash Flow Management:
• Coordinate with the treasury department to optimize cash flow management, ensuring sufficient liquidity while minimizing idle capital.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage short- and long-term liquidity needs and reduce reliance on expensive or unsustainable sources of funding.
• Risk Management:
• Assess and manage financial risks related to funding, including interest rate fluctuations, currency risks, and market volatility.
• Develop and implement hedging strategies.
Requirements
• Strong financial expertise and a deep understanding of funding options.
• Ability to execute complex financing solutions that align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Experience in developing and implementing funding strategies.
• Proven track record in managing relationships with investors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.