Capital Growth Mentor

About the role

Initio Sphere is onboarding Capital Growth Mentors to provide strategic, operational, and growth-oriented guidance to fund managers, investors, and deal sponsors. This is not a traditional employment role. Mentors operate as independent contractors, activated through a verification and approval process.

Responsibilities

• Advising fund managers on capital strategy, LP engagement, and fundraising positioning
• Serving as a sounding board for deal sponsors on structuring, diligence oversight, and negotiation strategy
• Mentoring analysts and deal scouts on modeling, diligence, and transaction execution
• Providing portfolio growth guidance, operational insights, and value creation strategies
• Focusing on high-level strategic guidance, capital growth, and relationship-driven deal activation

Requirements

• Experience as an operator, ex-investment banker, fund manager, or senior consultant with a proven record of scaling capital initiatives or leading strategic investment growth
• Eligible for advisory and mentorship areas including fund growth, capital raising, deal structuring, operational advisory, investor relations, and mentorship for analysts and scouts
• Ability to demonstrate experience and track record in driving capital growth and advising on real transactions

Qualifications

• Proven track record in strategic and operational advisory roles
• Strong deal-making and networking skills
• Experience in capital markets and financial advisory
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Financial modeling and analysis
• Deal structuring and negotiation
• Networking and relationship-building
• Leadership and mentorship

Benefits

• Direct access to fund managers, investors, and live deal flow
• Monetize expertise without traditional employment constraints
• Build reputation and credibility across a high-signal ecosystem
• Mentor and develop top-tier analysts and deal scouts
• A single platform for advisory, capital, and professional growth

Pay

Hourly rates: $200–$500, depending on experience, track record, and engagement scope

Transaction-based incentives may be earned for advisory on closed deals

Payments issued after successful completion of advisory milestones or deal closure

No cap on earnings for consistently high-value contributions

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate client needs and personal commitments