Head of International Expansion / Head of International Expansion

Leva Capital Partners AG - June 8, 2025

Position Overview

As the Head of International Expansion, you will play a pivotal role in building and maintaining strategic relationships in Europe, the UAE, and the US. You will serve as a crucial bridge for companies seeking market access, funding, and positioning across the Swiss, US, and UAE ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on structuring tailored investment and go-to-market solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs.
  • Drive, generate, and manage a robust deal pipeline, targeting CHF 1m+ in revenue over a 12-month period through co-investments, strategic partnerships, and platform engagements.
  • Collaborate internally with legal, product, and operations teams to structure and onboard new partners while ensuring a seamless client journey.
  • Take the lead in targeting and converting institutional clients, helping LEVA deepen its presence among more sophisticated investor segments.
  • Mentor team members in business development and other departments, promoting knowledge sharing, a commercial mindset, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Support the management team in preparing and executing the company’s next fundraising round, including equity and/or debt financing strategies, investor engagement, and pitch preparation.

Your Qualifications

  • Over 5 years of previous experience in a start-up environment, ideally working closely with the GCC and US market.
  • Previous experience in entrepreneurial finance and fundraising.
  • Strong connections to Tier 1 players in the Venture Capital and Private Equity ecosystem.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strategic mindset with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, metrics-driven performance management, and customer-centricity.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders effectively.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Proven track record of success in building and leading high-performing customer success teams, driving customer satisfaction, retention, and growth.

Benefits of Working Here

  • Immerse yourself in a young, diverse, and inclusive community that fosters innovation and creativity at every turn.
  • Embrace a culture of belonging, where teammates are empowered to contribute ideas and take decisive action.
  • Access full support and career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and maximize your potential along your career journey.
  • Seize the opportunity for rapid professional growth in a dynamic work environment where your impact drives success.
  • Embrace our hybrid flexible working model, offering the ideal balance of autonomy and collaboration.

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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