Investment Advisory Council Member

About the role

The Investment Advisory Council at Initio Sphere offers strategic guidance on fund formation, capital deployment, portfolio oversight, and investment execution. This role is not traditional employment; Council Members operate as independent contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide capital strategy guidance, LP engagement insights, and fundraising positioning advice
• Sponsor deal structuring, diligence oversight, and negotiation strategy
• Mentor analysts, deal scouts, and advisors on modeling, diligence, and deal execution best practices
• Offer portfolio advisory services, operational insights, and value creation strategies
• Participate in curated introductions with institutional investors, co-investors, and syndicate partners

Requirements

• Experienced private capital professionals with a history of leading or closing complex private capital transactions
• Track record of success in fund formation, capital raising, and LP communications
• Experience in deal structuring, investment committee support, and transaction strategy
• Ability to provide mentorship, technical training, and capacity-building for analysts and scouts
• Proven track record of success in investor relations and network development

Qualifications

• Background in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or similar fields
• Proven track record of leading or closing complex private capital transactions
• Experience in fund formation, capital raising, and LP communications
• Strong understanding of deal structuring, investment committee support, and transaction strategy
• Ability to mentor analysts, deal scouts, and junior advisors
• Experience in investor relations and network development

Skills

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of private capital markets and industry trends
• Experience with financial modeling and data analysis

Benefits

• Direct access to fund managers, investors, and live deal flow
• Opportunity to monetize expertise without traditional employment constraints
• Build reputation and credibility across a high-signal ecosystem
• Mentor top-tier analysts and deal scouts, shaping the next generation of capital professionals
• Access a single platform for advisory, capital, and professional growth

Pay

Council Members are paid an hourly rate of $200–$500, based on experience, expertise, and engagement scope. Transaction-based incentives may also be earned for advisory contributions on closed deals.

Schedule

Council Members are available on a flexible schedule, accommodating the needs of the advisory engagements they provide.