As Head of Capital Raising, you will lead Great Yellow’s efforts to secure investment for our nature restoration projects. Your primary focus will be developing and executing our capital-raising strategy, building relationships with institutional investors and corporate sustainability leaders, and working closely with our CEO, team, and advisors to open new doors and drive investment into our Natural Capital Companies (NCCs).This is a high-impact, revenue-generating role that requires a deep understanding of natural capital markets, corporate finance, and infrastructure investment structures. You will work closely with our NCC, Trading, and Platform teams to align investor needs with our pipeline of nature-based solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesCapital Raising Strategy<ul><li>Develop and execute a comprehensive capital-raising strategy to attract institutional investors and financial institutions to Great Yellow’s NCCs and nature restoration projects.</li><li>Lead deal structuring and negotiation with investors, ensuring financial terms align with both commercial and environmental objectives.</li><li>Work closely with our CEO and leadership team to secure funding commitments from strategic capital partners, aligning investor needs with our long-term business objectives.</li><li>Identify and develop new revenue streams for Great Yellow by structuring financial products that link investors and nature-based projects.</li><li>Support strategic decisions on capital deployment models, such as direct investment into nature restoration programs versus fund structures aligned with GY's long term business objectives.</li><li>Lay the foundations for a future Capital Raising team as Great Yellow grows.</li></ul>Investor Engagement<ul><li>Build relationships and expand partnerships with investment funds, institutional investors, and corporate sustainability leaders</li><li>Build confidence in NCCs as an investable asset class by educating investors and navigating regulatory, financial, and ESG considerations.</li><li>Develop and deliver compelling investor pitches, presentations, and impact reports that drive capital commitments.</li><li>Lead or support investor due diligence, ensuring transparent communication and alignment with financial and sustainability goals.</li></ul>Scaling Investment into Nature Restoration<ul><li>Collaborate with the Trading team to integrate NCCs into broader natural capital markets, helping to scale investment mechanisms.</li><li>Stay ahead of market trends, regulatory shifts, and investor expectations, adapting our capital raising strategy accordingly.</li><li>Represent Great Yellow at industry conferences, investor forums, and policy discussions, building our profile as a leader in nature-based finance.</li></ul>About You<ul><li>5-10 years of experience in corporate finance, infrastructure finance, investment banking, or sustainable finance.</li><li>Proven track record of securing investment deals in real estate, infrastructure, natural capital, impact investing, or related sectors.</li><li>Expertise in deal structuring, investment vehicles, and financial modelling.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to engage investors and drive high-value, long-term partnerships.</li><li>Passion for sustainability and nature restoration, with an understanding of carbon markets, biodiversity finance, and ESG investing.</li><li>Entrepreneurial spirit, adaptability, and enthusiasm for building something new.</li></ul>

The world is experiencing rapid environmental degradation, with the climate crisis accelerating at an unprecedented pace. ‍ We are approaching critical ecological tipping points. While circular and conservation-based approaches help reduce harm, they fall short of reversing damage and restoring vital ecosystems. Now, more than ever, a shift to regenerative practices is imperative. Great Yellow facilitates the rapid and widespread adoption of regenerative practices by financing, orchestrating, and amplifying nature restoration initiatives. We align business goals with societal and environmental needs to create lasting and meaningful impact.

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