Investment Advisory Council Member

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

Job summary

A private capital advisory platform is inviting experienced private capital professionals to join the Investment Advisory Council as independent contractors. This role involves providing strategic guidance on fund formation, capital deployment, and investment execution, while focusing on mentoring and enhancing the skills of analysts and junior advisors. Council members can earn hourly rates between $200–$500 based on expertise, with no cap on earning potential for high-value contributions.

Qualifications

• Ex-IB, PE, VC, or senior fund executives with a proven transaction record.
• Experienced operators or founders with deep capital networks.
• Senior advisors who can mentor and elevate analysts, scouts, and junior advisors.

Responsibilities

• Advise on capital strategy, deal structuring, and operational optimization.
• Mentor analysts and advisors on best practices.
• Participate in curated introductions with investors.

Skills

Capital strategy guidance

Deal structuring

Mentoring analysts

Portfolio advisory services

Investor relations

Job description

About Initio Sphere

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

The Investment Advisory Council is a premier tier of our ecosystem, providing strategic, high-level guidance to sponsors, funds, and investors while enabling members to monetize their expertise and build verified credibility across the network.

Role Overview

Initio Sphere is inviting experienced private capital professionals to join the Investment Advisory Council, offering strategic guidance on fund formation, capital deployment, portfolio oversight, and investment execution.

This is not traditional employment. Council Members operate as independent contractors, activated through a verification and approval process.

Once approved, Council Members:

• Advise fund managers, investors, and sponsors on capital strategy, deal structuring, and operational optimization
• Mentor analysts, deal scouts, and advisors, fostering internal capacity and professional development
• Access curated deal flow, exclusive advisory engagements, and platformBuild a verified Advisory Council Track Record within Initio Sphere
• This role is ideal for ex-investment bankers, fund managers, senior operators, or consultants leading or closing complex private capital transactions.

What You’ll Do (Approval-Based)

• Provide capital strategy guidance, LP engagement insights, and fundraising positioning advice
• structuring, diligence oversight, and negotiation strategy
• Mentor analysts, scouts, and advisors on modeling, diligence, and deal execution best practices
• Offer portfolio advisory services, operational insights, and value creation strategies
• Participate in curated introductions with institutional investors, co-investors, and syndicate partners
• Council Members focus on high-level strategic counsel and relationship-driven deal facilitation. They are not responsible for day-to-day modeling or transactional administration unless explicitly approved.

Eligible Advisory Areas

• Fund formation, capital raising, and LP communications
• Deal structuring, investment committee support, and transaction strategy
• Portfolio or operating company advisory
• Mentorship, technical training, and capacity-building for analysts and scouts
• Investor relations and network development

Approval is granted based on experience, track record, and demonstrated ability to advise on real transactions.

Compensation & Deal Economics

Council Members are independent contractors

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

Transaction-based incentives may be earned for advisory contributions on closed deals

Payments are issued after successful advisory milestones or deal closure

No cap on earning potential for consistently high-value contributions

How Council Members Get Activated

Submit a Council Member application with background, track record, and deal history

Complete verification and category approval

Get promoted within the Initio Sphere platform

Begin working with funds, sponsors, analysts, and scouts on approved advisory engagements

This process ensures selectivity, credibility, and direct access to high-value opportunities.

Compliance Notice

Provide investment advice to the public

Solicit securities

Market investments outside approved channels

Represent Initio Sphere in a regulated capacity

All activity must comply with applicable securities laws and focus on strategic guidance, mentoring, and deal support.

Who This Role Is For

Ex-IB, PE, VC, or senior fund executives with a proven transaction record

Experienced operators or founders with deep capital networks

Senior advisors who can mentor and elevate analysts, scouts, and junior advisors

Professionals seeking high-touch advisory roles with transaction exposure

Why Join Initio Sphere

Direct access to fund managers, investors, and live deal flow

Monetize expertise without traditional employment constraints

Build reputation and credibility across a high-signal ecosystem

Mentor top-tier analysts and deal scouts, shaping the next generation of capital professionals

Access a single platform for advisory, capital, and professional growth