Managing Director

Lynam Partners

City of Cape Town

Description

Lynam Partners is a capital raising advisory firm that connects founders with the right investors. Our team blends investment banking experience, entrepreneurial grit, and a culture of elite performance to deliver results that matter.

The Role

As our Managing Director, you are the front line of the business. This is a senior advisory role, you'll be handling a deal book worth billions, conducting due diligence calls with companies seeking to raise capital, developing a full understanding of their team, product, and capital raise, and determining whether they fit our active mandates.

Key Responsibilities

Lead due diligence calls with founders seeking to raise capital

Assess opportunities against our mandate criteria and make the call

Own deal execution from mandate through close

Manage relationships with founders, investors, and counterparties

Drive results against revenue and deal targets

What We're Looking For

Prior investment banking experience — M&A, Capital Markets, Private Credit. (required)

A strong working understanding of capital markets and finance

Strong communication skills and a confident speaking presence

The ability to qualify quickly, think on your feet, and ask the right questions

Professional presentation and polish

Comfort in a fast-paced, high-stakes, results-driven environment

What You'll Gain

Base salary plus commissions and milestone bonuses

Direct exposure to founders, investors, and high-growth companies

A seat at the table on how capital actually moves in the early- and growth-stage ecosystem