Senior Commercial & Strategic Partnerships Lead
Company Overview:
We are a forward-thinking ecosystem that combines the strengths of multiple companies to create innovative investment opportunities by merging media, fundraising, and blockchain technology. Through our pioneering platform, -Unicorn Hunters- we democratize access to high-growth pre-IPO companies, while our cryptocurrency project -Unicoin- is being designed to serve as the native asset powering this ecosystem.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly connected, commercially savvy leader to drive our strategic outreach efforts across the financial sector. This role requires deep experience in financial markets, strong business development capabilities, and a proven ability to open doors at the highest levels. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in evaluating and initiating potential merger or strategic partnership opportunities, positioning our company for long-term growth and scale.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead outreach to key industry players to explore potential M&A or strategic partnership scenarios.
- Leverage your network in the financial market to generate conversations with decision-makers (C-level, Corporate Development, Strategy).
- Collaborate with leadership to shape the company’s strategic positioning in conversations with larger or synergistic players.
- Develop and present tailored strategic narratives to potential partners or acquirers.
- Maintain a high-level understanding of market trends, competitor moves, and ecosystem dynamics.
- Build and maintain a pipeline of qualified partnership/M&A leads, providing regular updates to senior leadership.
- Represent the company in high-stakes commercial conversations with professionalism, credibility, and strategic insight.
Requirements:
- 10+ years in commercial, corporate development, investment banking, or financial services roles.
- Demonstrated track record of successful business development or strategic dealmaking in the financial sector.
- Deep, active network in the financial and investment ecosystem (banks, fintechs, asset managers, family offices, etc.).
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of navigating high-level strategic conversations.
- Ability to work independently and lead initiatives with a high degree of ownership and discretion.
- Experience in M&A, capital raising, or strategic partnerships is a strong plus
What will make you successful:
- Empowered Ownership: A proactive approach to responsibilities, taking initiative, and driving meaningful impact.
- Open & Clear Communication: A commitment to transparency that fosters trust, collaboration, and shared understanding.
- Results with Purpose: A focus on delivering high-quality outcomes while adapting to challenges with agility.
- Creative Problem-Solving: A solutions-oriented mindset that embraces complexity and turns challenges into opportunities.
- Continuous Growth: We still have a lot to learn! A curiosity for learning and a drive to bring fresh ideas and knowledge to the team.