Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

LDA Capital is a global alternative investment group with expertise in complex, cross border transactions worldwide. Our team has dedicated their careers to international & cross border opportunities having collectively executed over 200 transactions in both the public and private markets across 42 countries with aggregate transaction values of over US$10 billion. The firm, with offices located in Los Angeles and Madrid is led by an energetic, collaborative core leadership team with a proven track record of successful partnerships, business building, theme development, sourcing, and investment and risk management. For more information regarding the group please visit: www.ldacap.com.    

JOB OVERVIEW:

LDA Capital is looking for a results-driven professional to actively engage with prospective companies seeking alternative financing on a global basis.

Candidates shall have a background in Business Development within financial, technology or insurance sales. The ideal candidate is an energetic self-starter with the ability to identify influencers and decision makers. You will discover qualified investment opportunities by identifying leads driven by investment themes; you will be expected to build rapport and establishing long-term relationships along the way. The position requires the management of a high-volume of investment opportunities requiring constant interaction and communication with potential targets; exceptional attention to detail is a must. The individual must be highly motivated, must work well under pressure and must have the ability to work independently in a rapidly evolving capital markets environment. This candidate will work closely with members of the transaction team and Investment Committee.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Drive top-of-the-funnel lead generation, convert qualified leads into transactions.

·         Update and manage all activities, opportunities, and account information in CRM.

·         Consistently achieve monthly quota of qualified investment opportunities.

·         Research and investigate opportunities by mining data and quantitatively analyzing new relationship opportunities via LinkedIn and/or cold emailing.

·         Perform financial analyses, industry research, and prepare deal screening memos to be reviewed by the investment committee.

·         Additional responsibilities may include assisting the Managing Partners and Investment teams in various projects and with the sourcing of special situation investment opportunities.

ABILITIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

·         Highly motivated and driven with a proven track record in successful deal sourcing.

·         Impeccable work ethic

·         Willing to go the extra mile and not accept “No” for answer.

·         A person who has a “hungry” mentality and will investigate extensively until getting the right information/answer; he/she must be persistent in their day-to-day modus operandi.

·         Prioritizing, time management, and organizational skills.

·         Entrepreneurial thinkers and executers

ANALYST EXPERIENCE:

·         Front seat view into the origination and structuring of transactions for a global alternative investment firm.

·         Working directly with established multi strategy investors, Founders & Co-CEO’s.

·         Direct exposure to C level managers across 20+ Countries and 10+ Industries.

·         One Team, One Dream – A chance to work alongside a boutique yet powerful team in a collaborative culture that is respectful, inclusive, diverse, and inspiring.

·         Opportunity to help shape an investment strategy from the beginning.

·         Unlimited learning and networking opportunities.

·         Opportunity for additional financial upside (equity/performance compensation)

If this sounds like YOU, we’d love to hear from you. At LDA Capital, we value resourcefulness, diversity, team play, excellence, and hustle.

REQUIREMENTS:

·         At least 3 years of relevant work experience

·         Bilingual preferred (must be fluent in English).

·         Ready, willing, and able to work extended (early and late) hours given various global time zones.

·         Must be based in Los Angeles and able to commute daily to offices located in Santa Monica, CA.

·         Proven ability to cold call, cold email, and network virtually (through LinkedIn).

·         Strong work ethic with professional behavior, appearance, and personal integrity.

·         Keen interest in the financial markets and strong business acumen

·         Confident and self-aware with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

·         Genuine passion for excellence; results oriented.

·         Ability to work independently with focus and determination.

·         Proficient computer skills (Salesforce, Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Sales CRM, Excel, Bloomberg, Word and PowerPoint applications).

·         Relevant industry experience is a positive.

·         Experience with CRM is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·         Ability to sit for up to 10 hours per day.

·         Ability to move freely around the office for up to 10 hours per day.

·         Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

·         Ability to work daily in physical office environment.

Please address resume and cover letter to:

LDA Capital

Subject line: LA Business Development Analyst Position

Info@ldacap.com