Deal Execution Mentor

Initio Capital; New York (NY); Remote; USD 275,520 - 688,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct access to live deals

Flexible working arrangements

Opportunity to build a verified execution track record

Job summary

A private capital ecosystem firm is seeking experienced Deal Execution Mentors to support live transactions across fund formation, capital raises, and acquisitions. This independent contractor role focuses on guiding deal teams and providing mentorship to analysts. Candidates should have a successful history of executing deals, strong mentorship capabilities, and a strategic mindset toward transaction oversight. Compensation ranges from $200 to $500 per hour based on experience and involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as an investment banker, private equity, or venture capital professional.
• Demonstrated history of executing and closing deals.
• Ability to mentor and guide analysts through live transactions.

Responsibilities

• Guide deal teams through real transaction execution, from structure to close.
• Mentor analysts on execution standards and judgment.
• Support fund managers with execution strategy and oversight.

Skills

Deal execution leadership

Mentorship skills

Transaction oversight

Investment strategy guidance

Job description

Independent Contractor Role
Initio Sphere — Private Capital Ecosystem
https://initiosphere.org

Compensation:
$200–$500/hour or transaction-based earnings, depending on scope, deal size, and execution involvement

About Initio Sphere

Initio Sphere is a private capital ecosystem where capital meets talent. We connect fund managers, investors, operators, and analysts through real deal flow, institutional-grade frameworks, and curated relationships.

Deal Execution Mentors are a core pillar of the ecosystem—experienced transaction professionals who guide sponsors and analysts through real-world deal execution while strengthening platform-wide standards, credibility, and outcomes.

Role Overview

Initio Sphere is onboarding Deal Execution Mentors to support live transactions across private capital—fund formation, capital raises, acquisitions, and structured investments.

This is not a traditional employment role. Mentors operate as independent contractors, activated through a selective verification and approval process.

Once approved, Deal Execution Mentors:

Guide deal teams through real transaction execution, from structure to close

Mentor analysts and deal scouts on execution standards, diligence, and judgment

Support sponsors and fund managers with execution strategy and oversight

Build a verified Execution Track Record within the Initio Sphere ecosystem

Access curated deal flow and transaction-linked earning opportunities

This role is designed for professionals who have closed deals, not just analyzed them—and who can teach execution through real participation.

What You’ll Do (Approval-Based)

Approved Deal Execution Mentors may:

Guide deal sponsors through structuring, diligence workflows, and execution sequencing

Support fund managers with execution strategy, IC preparation, and LP-facing materials

Mentor analysts and deal scouts on modeling, diligence rigor, and transaction readiness

Provide execution oversight during live deals (without replacing deal leads)

Advise on negotiation dynamics, closing risk, and transaction bottlenecks

Participate in curated introductions with institutional investors or co-investors

Mentors focus on execution leadership, judgment, and mentorship—not day-to-day analyst production unless explicitly approved.

Eligible Execution & Mentorship Areas

Deal structuring and transaction execution strategy

Investment committee preparation and execution support

Diligence process design and oversight

Fund formation and capital raise execution guidance

Portfolio company execution or value-creation initiatives

Analyst and deal scout mentorship and technical development

Approval is granted based on demonstrated execution experience and transaction history.

Compensation & Deal Economics

Hourly rates: $200–$500, based on experience and execution scope

Transaction-based incentives available for deals that close

Payments issued upon milestone completion or deal close

No cap on earnings for consistent, high-impact execution support

How Deal Execution Mentors Get Activated

Submit a Mentor application with background, execution history, and deal experience

Complete verification and execution-category approval

Receive platform promotion and deal-matching access

Begin working with sponsors, funds, and analysts on approved transactions

This process ensures credibility, execution quality, and real opportunity access.

Compliance Notice

Provide investment advice to the public

Solicit securities

Market investments outside approved channels

Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated capacity

All work must comply with applicable securities laws and focus on execution support, mentorship, and strategic deal guidance.

Who This Role Is For

Ex–investment bankers, PE, VC, or private credit professionals with closed deals

Fund managers or senior operators with hands-on transaction experience

Senior advisors who can mentor analysts through live execution

Professionals seeking execution exposure without full-time constraints

Why Join Initio Sphere

Direct access to live deals, sponsors, and capital allocators

Monetize execution expertise without traditional employment limitations

Build a visible, verified execution track record

Mentor top-tier analysts and deal scouts in real transactions

One platform for deal execution, reputation, and long-term capital alignment