Strategy and Ops
About the job
Company Overview
Capital Department is a leading advisory firm helping startups democratize access to capital. We have helped founders raise $250M+ to date and are on a mission to open private markets to everyone. Our team includes professionals from prestigious institutions like Cornell, Oxford, Stanford, Georgetown, and UCLA. Our work has been featured in Forbes, PBS, The New York Times, The Financial Times, and Fast Company.
The Role
In close partnership with founders and the Capital Department leadership team, you will focus on the strategic communication and operational management of investor pools:
Own the Investor Journey: Lead the end-to-end IR strategy, from crafting the initial investment narrative to managing post-launch investor communications.
Operationalize the Funnel: Manage and optimize investor pipelines. You'll lead deal performance analysis to ensure rounds are gaining momentum.
Founder Advisory: Act as a strategic partner to world-class CEOs, guiding them through the nuances of public-facing capital raises.
Narrative & Content Excellence: Write persuasive copy for investor decks, email campaigns, and pitch materials. You know how to turn complex business models into compelling stories.
Platform & Ecosystem Management: Oversee relationships with Reg CF/Reg D platforms and implement scalable systems to enhance investor engagement.
What are we looking for?
We value startup grit, strategic thinking, and a high-performance background. We are looking for candidates who can operate at the level our visionary founders expect.
Startup DNA: 5+ years of experience in the startup ecosystem (high-growth companies, VC firms, or as a founder). You thrive in fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environments.
The IR Mindset: Experience in Investor Relations, Marketing, or Chief of Staff roles where you managed complex stakeholders and high-stakes communications.
Exceptional Communication: You possess executive presence. You can lead a call with a CEO in the morning and write a technical investor update in the afternoon.
Operational Rigor: You are meticulously organized. You enjoy building systems (Asana, HubSpot, etc.) to ensure no detail falls through the cracks.
Storytelling Pro: You have a sharp eye for design and a gift for copy. You can take a messy founder vision and turn it into a crisp, professional investor deck.
Tech Toolkit
Collaboration: Google Workspace, Slack, Zoom, Asana.
Design/Content: Familiarity with Canva, Figma, or similar tools to oversee creative assets.
Automation: Experience with CRM or Email Marketing tools (e.g., Klaviyo, HubSpot) and AI-productivity tools (e.g., Claude/ChatGPT).
Location & Compensation
Remote, US-based. $130,000, plus benefits, including vision, dental, & healthcare.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Vision Insurance
Sick Leave
Remote Work
Preferred Skills
Fundraising or Capital Deployment
Stakeholder Management
Business Strategy & Operations
Business Writing & Communication
Startup Ecosystem Experience