VP of Strategic Fundraising & Global Finance

BaRupOn LLC•Irvine, CA

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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