TL;DR

Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations (Fintech): Driving strategic expansion, capital raising, and M&A execution for a high-growth company with an accent on investor engagement and board-level strategy. Focus on managing complex financial transactions, leading due diligence, and partnering directly with the executive team to define the company's growth trajectory.

Location: Must be based in New York, US

Company

OakNorth is a founder-led, high-growth fintech company expanding its reach in the US and UK markets.

What you will do

  • Develop and execute corporate strategy in partnership with the executive team.
  • Lead end-to-end M&A processes from origination to post-transaction integration.
  • Manage investor relations and serve as the primary point of contact for current and prospective investors.
  • Prepare pitch decks, quarterly updates, and financial disclosures for board-level decision-making.
  • Identify and evaluate strategic market entry, partnership, and growth opportunities.
  • Lead complex financial modeling, valuation, and scenario planning.

Requirements

  • Must be based in New York
  • 8–15+ years of experience in top-tier investment banking, corporate development, or investor relations.
  • Proven track record in M&A, capital raising, and complex financial modeling.
  • Deep understanding of capital markets and transaction execution.
  • Strong commercial judgment with experience operating at the C-suite or Board level.
  • Experience in fintech, private credit, or banking is highly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

  • 401k plan with 4% company match.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance bundles.
  • Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account (HSA) program.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 20 days of paid holiday per year.