Strategic Corporate Development

LYNX; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Wellhub

Hybrid work model

Training and career opportunities

Meal vouchers

Family support initiatives

Job summary

Lynx in Madrid is seeking a Head of Corporate Development to translate strategic priorities into actionable plans and measurable KPIs. You will partner with the CEO to drive cross-functional initiatives, oversee governance, and support fundraising with senior executives.

The role demands exceptional analytical ability, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment with emphasis on data and AI applications for fraud prevention and AML.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or high-growth tech environments (Required)
• MBA or advanced degree would be a plus (Preferred)
• Fluent in Spanish and English (Required)

Responsibilities

• Define and track strategic priorities with the CEO.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Translate strategy into operational plans and measurable KPIs.
• Prepare committee materials, executive updates, and investor communications.
• Monitor performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Act as trusted advisor to the CEO and a proxy in meetings when required.
• Lead market expansion, product launches, and governance improvements.
• Foster alignment across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Executive presence

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Discretion with confidential info

Bias for action

Structured problem solving

Resilience

Adaptability

Understanding of SaaS/AI/Fintech

Education

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

AtLynx Financial Crime Tech S.A., we are an AI-based software company specialized in detecting and predicting behavioral patterns. Led by an expert team from the financial and academic sectors, we develop and implement cutting-edge, self-learning AI technologies. Our platform stands out for its low-latency transaction processing capabilities and is available both on-premise and in the cloud.

We develop advanced technology for fraud prevention and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), helping global organizations make real-time decisions through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM

We offer an international and specialized environment where you can grow, innovate, and develop with purpose while contributing to a safer and more transparent financial system. We prioritize vision, agility, and speed to deliver exceptional customer experiences and have built long-lasting, trusted relationships with some of the world’s leading financial institutions, fintechs, and commercial companies.

This is a highly strategic and operational role designed to amplify the CEO’s impact. Acting as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and execution leader, the Head of Corporate Development ensures alignment across teams, drives key initiatives, and translates strategy into measurable outcomes.

This role requires exceptional analytical ability, strong business acumen, executive presence, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth technology environment.

As Head of Corporate Development these will be some of the key activities in your day-to-day role:

Strategic Execution & Business Operations

• Partner with the CEO to define and track strategic priorities.
• Drive cross-functional initiatives from ideation to execution.
• Translate high-level strategy into operational plans and measurable KPIs.
• Prepare Comite materials, executive updates, and investor communications.
• Monitor company performance metrics and recommend corrective actions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board to the CEO.
• Conduct research, analysis, and scenario modeling to support decision-making.
• Anticipate risks and opportunities across the organization.
• Act as a proxy for the CEO in meetings when required.

Cross-Functional Alignment

• Ensure alignment across Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations.
• Facilitate executive leadership team meetings and follow up on action items.
• Remove operational bottlenecks and improve internal processes.
• Promote accountability and ownership across teams.

Special Projects & Transformation Initiatives

• Lead high-impact strategic projects (e.g., market expansion, new product launches, organizational redesign).
• Support fundraising, partnerships, and corporate development initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in governance, reporting, and performance management.

Communication & Culture

• Support internal communications and company-wide messaging.
• Help reinforce company culture, values, and leadership alignment.
• Ensure transparency and clarity in strategic direction.

We are in search of a Head of Corporate Developmentto join our team in Madrid, with the following qualifications and background:

What Success Looks Like

• Strategic priorities are executed on time and on budget.
• Executive leadership team operates with alignment and clarity.
• CEO bandwidth is optimized for high-impact external and strategic matters.
• Cross-functional friction is reduced and execution speed improves.
• Board and investor communication is professional and data-driven.

Professional Experience

• 3-5 years of experience in strategy, consulting, investment banking, corporate strategy, or high-growth tech environments. (Requirred)

Education

• MBA or advanced degree would be a plus. (Preferred)

Languages

• Professional fluency in Spanish. (Requirred)
• Professional fluency in English. (Requirred)

Hard Skills

• Strong understanding of technology business models such a SaaS, platforms, AI, fintech, etc. (Requirred)
• Experience working directly with senior executives or founders. (Requirred)
• Strong financial and business acumen. (Requirred)
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder management skills.Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strategic thinking with operational rigor.
• Executive presence and influence.
• Bias for action and results-oriented mindset.
• Structured problem solving.
• High resilience and adaptability.

Other Information

• The position is based in Spain (Madrid), with remote working flexibility.

Lynx Tech is proud to be an equal opportunity organization, regardless of age, gender, disability, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone.

OUR OFFER AND BENEFITS

By joining our team, you will enjoymultiple benefits,such as:

• We care for your well-being, so you will havehealth insurance, life insurance, and access toWellhub.
• We promote flexibility through ahybrid and collaborative model.
• We boost your growth throughspecialized training and career opportunitieswithin a global technology ecosystem focused on data and AI applied to fraud prevention and AML.
• We aim to make your workdays more accessible, so you will havemeal vouchersandfamily support initiatives.

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