Head of Investor Capital & Relations - NYC

Xsolla•New York, NY

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Xsolla is seeking a Head of Investor Capital and Relations to lead its capital formation and investor relations agenda from New York. This senior, high-visibility mandate brings together two disciplines that are often treated separately: raising and structuring capital, and stewarding the relationships and narrative that sustain long-term investor confidence. The successful candidate will own the institutional capital relationships that support Xsolla’s strategic vehicles and initiatives and serve as a principal point of contact between the company and the global investment community. The role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships and works in close partnership with the Chief Executive, Chief Legal Officer, finance leadership, and the founders. It is designed for an investor who understands capital from the inside: someone who has sat across the table from sponsors, sovereign funds, and institutional allocators, and who can translate Xsolla’s strategy into a compelling, credible investment thesis. The Head of Investor Capital and Relations will be based in New York and will report to Rytis Joseph Jan, Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships. The role requires significant global travel, including regular engagement across the Gulf, Asia, and major financial centers, to build and maintain the relationships at the heart of the mandate.

Requirements

Twelve to fifteen years or more of progressive experience across investment banking, private equity, sovereign wealth or institutional investing, capital markets, or senior investor relations, ideally spanning more than one of these.
A demonstrable track record of raising or deploying institutional capital and of closing complex transactions.
Direct experience engaging sovereign wealth funds, strategic investors, or large institutional allocators at a senior level.
Exposure to public company investor relations, the listing process, or a business combination is strongly preferred.
Deep fluency in capital structure, private placements, equity and credit instruments, and transaction processes.
A strong working knowledge of public market disclosure, fair disclosure principles, and the obligations that accompany a listing.
Familiarity with gaming, technology, fintech, or other high growth sectors is a clear advantage, is comfort operating across the Gulf, Asia, and North American markets.
Exceptional financial acumen, with the ability to build and interrogate the analysis behind a capital raise.
Outstanding written and verbal communication, with the ability to turn a complex strategy into a clear and persuasive investment narrative.
Significant relationship capital and the gravitas to engage principals, investment committees, and senior executives.
Sound judgment, discretion, and the highest standards of integrity when handling sensitive and material information.
The drive and resourcefulness to build a function from the ground up in a fast moving environment.
A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field is required.
Relevant securities licenses, or the willingness to obtain them, are viewed favorably.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree such as an MBA, or a professional credential such as the CFA, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead capital raises. Design and execute capital raises across the firm's strategic vehicles and initiatives, spanning equity, structured, and credit instruments.
Own the investor pipeline. Develop and manage the investor pipeline, from initial sourcing and qualification through diligence, negotiation, and close.
Build the materials. Create the core fundraising materials, including the equity story, investor presentations, data rooms, and the supporting financial narrative, in partnership with finance and legal.
Structure terms. Shape terms and commitments in coordination with deal leadership, balancing the interests of the firm, its founders, and incoming investors.
Read the market. Maintain a current and accurate view of market conditions, investor appetite, and comparable transactions to inform timing and structure.
Build and steward relationships with sovereign wealth funds, strategic corporates, family offices, and large institutional allocators, with particular emphasis on the Gulf, Asia, and North America.
Understand the priorities, mandates, and decision processes of target institutions, and align Xsolla's opportunities to the right counterparties and ticket sizes.
Serve as a trusted, senior relationship owner who can engage principals and investment committees with credibility and discretion.
Align coverage strategy with banking partners and advisors to maximize reach into the institutions that matter most.
Establish and run the investor relations function for Xsolla's publicly listed activities, including Xsolla SPAC 1, in line with the standards expected of a public company.
Manage relationships with public market investors, sell side and buy side analysts, and prospective shareholders, and serve as a primary point of contact for inbound investor inquiries.
Lead investor communications around capital events, including any business combination, and prepare leadership for investor meetings, roadshows, and earnings style updates.
Develop consistent, accurate messaging that links strategy, key metrics, and results, and that supports informed engagement and durable investor confidence.
Partner with legal and compliance to uphold disclosure obligations, including fair disclosure principles, blackout periods, and safe harbor language for forward looking statements.
Advise leadership on capital structure, funding strategy, and the optimal mix of capital across the firm's objectives.
Support the execution of strategic transactions, including acquisitions and business combinations, by shaping the investor syndicate, terms, and positioning.
Direct the work of banks, advisors, and counsel through diligence and execution, and keep workstreams aligned to timeline and outcome.
Monitor capital markets developments, sector valuations, and competitor activity, and translate them into recommendations for leadership and, where relevant, the board.
Establish and maintain a disciplined disclosure and communications framework, including policies, calendars, and approval workflows.
Prepare board level and investor level materials, and contribute to the narrative that the company presents to the market.
Ensure that all investor facing communications are accurate, consistent, and compliant, and that material information is handled appropriately.
Recruit, mentor, and lead the investor relations and capital markets team over time.
Partner seamlessly across finance, legal, strategy, communications, and the founders to deliver a unified message to the market.
Represent the company with poise and authority at investor meetings, industry forums, and capital markets events around the world.