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Head of Corporate Development Dubai Finance

1Inch

About 1Inch

1inch is the DeFi ecosystem building financial freedom for everyone. 1inch products help users and builders trade, hold and track digital assets – with the self-custody, comprehensive security and the intuitive user experience they need to unlock the potential of true crypto ownership. 1inch protocols and APIs provide core infrastructure across the DeFi industry and beyond.

Job Summary

The Head of Corporate Development will lead strategic growth initiatives including investments, acquisitions, and fundraising. He/she will take full ownership of the equity fundraising process, managing all aspects from investor engagement and deal structuring to negotiation and closing. Also, he/she will oversee strategic investment/M&A activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a $500M equity raise at a $5B valuation, designing and executing the full fundraising strategy.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, delivering compelling pitches that highlight the company’s growth and market potential.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to create high-quality financial models, investor presentations, and a clear equity story.
  • Monitor market trends to provide insights and refine the overall fundraising strategy.
  • Identify, assess, and lead end-to-end M&A processes, from sourcing to integration.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across finance, legal, product, and operations to ensure smooth deal execution.
  • Work with the legal team to structure deals that are compliant and manage all due diligence and documentation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, or corporate finance, with a strong focus on fundraising and deal execution.
  • Proven track record of leading large equity raises (>$100M) in high-growth companies, preferably in fintech.

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