VP of Strategic Fundraising & Global Finance
BaRupOn LLC
Irvine, CA
Executive Leadership | Institutional Capital Raising | Infrastructure & Project Finance
Position Overview
BaRupOn is seeking a seasoned Vice President of Strategic Fundraising & Global Finance to lead institutional capital strategy, global fundraising initiatives, and cross-border financial structuring for large-scale infrastructure and industrial projects.
This executive will drive capital formation across equity, debt, structured finance, and blended finance vehicles, while managing relationships with development finance institutions (DFIs), multilateral banks, sovereign wealth funds, private equity, family offices, and ESG-focused institutional investors.
The role will align long-term global capital strategy with project finance needs across infrastructure assets including energy facilities, advanced manufacturing, compounding pharmacies, and large-scale industrial development.
Core Responsibilities
Institutional Capital Strategy & Fundraising
Design and execute institutional fundraising strategies across private equity, structured debt, project finance, mezzanine, and blended finance vehicles
Structure and optimize capital stacks for infrastructure, energy, healthcare manufacturing, and industrial projects
Lead equity and debt negotiations with institutional investors, DFIs, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, family offices, and impact investors
Develop public-private partnership (PPP) and ESG-aligned financing strategies
Global Investor & Financial Institution Relations
Build and maintain relationships with international banks, export credit agencies, development finance institutions, and multilateral lenders
Engage with institutions such as U.S. EXIM, U.S. DFC, IFC, AfDB, World Bank affiliates, and similar global capital providers
Represent BaRupOn at global finance summits, infrastructure investment forums, and institutional investor meetings
Financial Structuring & Deal Execution
Lead financial due diligence, valuation modeling (DCF, IRR, NPV), and transaction structuring
Develop investor-ready pitch decks, private placement memoranda (PPMs), CIMs, and pro forma financial models
Structure cross-border transactions incorporating FX risk mitigation, sovereign guarantees, and credit enhancement tools
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and tax advisors to structure compliant global offerings
Capital Pipeline & Reporting
Manage fundraising pipeline tracking through CRM platforms such as Affinity, Carta, HubSpot, or Salesforce
Report capital commitments, investor engagement metrics, and financial projections to executive leadership and board members
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, International Business, or related field (MBA, CFA preferred)
10+ years of experience in institutional fundraising, infrastructure finance, global project finance, or capital markets
Demonstrated experience raising institutional capital for infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, or industrial projects
Deep understanding of:
Project finance structures
Public-private partnerships (PPP)
Blended finance models
Impact investing frameworks
ESG and climate-aligned capital strategies
Proven experience negotiating with international stakeholders and government-backed financial institutions
Advanced financial modeling expertise (capital stack modeling, valuation, sensitivity analysis)
Strong executive-level negotiation and investor presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with EXIM Bank, U.S. DFC, IFC, AfDB, World Bank, or similar multilateral institutions
Background in managing cross-border capital risk, FX hedging strategies, and sovereign credit structures
Track record of closing $50M+ institutional or infrastructure transactions
Experience in clean energy, advanced manufacturing, pharmaceutical or health infrastructure development
Multilingual proficiency or demonstrated business experience in Africa, Asia, or Latin America
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive executive base salary
Performance-based global fundraising bonus structure
Equity participation and co-investment opportunities
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and global travel allowances
International business development support
Why Join BaRupOn?
BaRupOn is executing transformative infrastructure and industrial initiatives across domestic and international markets. This is a rare opportunity to shape global capital strategy at an executive level while building strategic partnerships with leading institutional investors and development finance institutions worldwide.