VP Investment, Infrastructure

lemon.markets

ABOUT LEMON.MARKETS 🍋 We enable anyone to be an investor. Our mission is to grow investing opportunities for all European customers and businesses. By empowering FinTechs, banks, and wealth managers to offer investment products, we help create financial well-being for their customers. lemon.markets is a Brokerage-as-a-Service platform: simple digital access to capital markets through a single API. Our API-first infrastructure abstracts brokerage complexity with a well-documented API, a self-service customer operations portal, and a clear regulatory framework, so partners can launch customer-centric, compliant products in weeks, not months. As part of the dwpbank Group, we share a clear goal: we enable anyone to be an investor by making investing in capital markets more accessible. By combining dwpbank’s long-standing expertise and stability with lemon.markets’ technology-first mindset and speed, we are building a modern, modular securities services ecosystem. Together, we offer faster time-to-market, modular services, and a modern customer experience that helps financial service providers stay competitive and respond more flexibly in a changing market YOUR MISSION As lemon.markets enters its next stage of growth, we are looking for a VP People to help strengthen the company from the inside out. This role goes beyond leading People & Talent. You will help us move from a setup that is already functioning reasonably well into a more mature, scalable, and consistent organization. Working closely with our CEO, leadership team, and key stakeholders across lemon.markets and dwpbank, you will strengthen the People function, build stronger leadership structures and rituals, shape culture intentionally, and improve collaboration across both organizations. Reporting directly to our CEO and being part of our extended executive board, you will own the People & Talent function, moderate key leadership forums, and help build the structures, principles, and rhythms that a more mature organization needs. IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL: * Own the People & Talent function end-to-end, lead the team, and continue to strengthen existing foundations across talent acquisition, compensation, performance, feedback, career development, and people policies * Embed and scale the processes, standards, and initiatives already in place, ensuring they are consistently lived in the day-to-day reality of lemon.markets * Build and evolve our leadership setup, including Leadership Principles, Leadership Development, and other leadership-related frameworks and processes * Act as a strategic partner to our CEO and leadership team on people, leadership, and organizational effectiveness topics * Moderate key leadership forums, especially the Executive Board and Senior Leadership Board, driving strong preparation, focus, follow-through, and accountability * Own important company-wide rituals and cadences such as All Hands, planning cycles, offsites, and other leadership ceremonies * Strengthen the collaboration and culture bridge between lemon.markets and dwpbank, improving how both our organizations work together in practice YOU WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE IF: * You have extensive experience as a senior People leader in a regulated environment (ideally Fintech), have already seen and done this kind of role before and bring the maturity and judgment to help shape how lemon.markets leads, collaborates, and grows * You are a broad People generalist with core expertise in HR Business Partnering and/or People Development, complemented by credible exposure across Talent Acquisition, People Operations, leadership support, and culture/performance topics. * You bring hands-on experience with topics such as compensation models, performance frameworks, hiring processes, capacity planning, and budget planning * You have experience leading organizations through cultural transformation and broader change management, ideally including mergers, acquisitions, or other high-change environments, and know how to guide people and leaders through uncertainty with clarity and pragmatism * You see leadership as a privilege and a responsibility, act as a servant leader, and enjoy making the people around you better through feedback, mentoring, and active development * You are highly structured, organized, and to the point, and know how to keep agendas, timing, preparation, and follow-through on track * You bring strong executive presence and are comfortable representing the People function in leadership settings, facilitating focused discussions, holding senior stakeholders accountable, and pushing back when needed * You bring an entrepreneurial mindset and focus on getting things done rather than only raising risks * You are an exceptional communicator in German and English (C1+) HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU: * 🚀 Compensation package: We offer you a competitive salary, based on your experience and the value-add you bring to lemon.markets. * 🕑 Flexible working hours: We trust people to choose when they work best and avoid a rigid 9 to 5 mindset. You decide on the rhythm that helps you do your best work, with only shared core hours from 12:00 to 16:00 to support collaboration. * 🏢 Hybrid work setup: You can work from anywhere in Germany within a hybrid model. At the same time, in-person collaboration is a key part of our culture. That being said, leadership lemoneers spend 7 days or more per month on-site in our Berlin office, spending quality time together with the team at events, onsites/offsites or over team dinners. * 📈 Grow with us: We take your personal development seriously! You’ll get regular mentorship and stretch opportunities, a clear career development framework with frequent feedback conversations as well as an annual learning budget. * 🌱 People & culture: You’ll feel our culture in the small things, like Polaroids from our lemoneers’ first day and our monthly new-joiner breakfasts. But also in the bigger things, like celebrating the onboarding of new partners or our annual offsites, where the whole company comes together to connect, reflect, and celebrate. * 💛 Perks & benefits: We choose benefits that add actual value. We sponsor a Deutschlandticket for employees on unlimited contracts, plus 50% off on Beatvest - our partner for financial education and investing. * 🏝 Workation: Get out of here! At lemon.markets you can work remotely from anywhere in the EU for up to 10 consecutive days at a time, and up to 60 days per year in total. As an equal opportunity employer, lemon.markets is committed to building an inclusive workplace. The company welcomes people from all different backgrounds, including age, citizenship, ethnic and racial origins, gender identities, individuals with disabilities, marital status, religions and ideologies, and sexual orientations to apply. If you feel this role could be a great match for you even if you don’t tick every box, we’d still love to hear from you, please apply. You have any questions? Feel free to contact us via talent@lemon.markets.com

H

ABOUT H H exists to push the boundaries of superintelligence with agentic AI. By automating complex, multi-step tasks typically performed by humans, AI agents will help unlock full human potential. You will be the central point of our events strategy: from event selection through to post-event follow-up, you will manage the entire cycle with a content-first approach and a strong network within the tech and media ecosystem. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to help scale H into a category-defining global AI company. As CFO, you will work closely with the CEO, leadership team, and investors to shape the company’s financial strategy, operational rigor, and long-term growth trajectory. You will build the finance organization from the ground up while acting as a strategic partner across fundraising, international expansion, enterprise operations, infrastructure investment, and corporate development. This role requires someone who combines strong financial leadership with operational intensity, strategic thinking, and the ability to thrive in a fast-moving, high-ambiguity environment. RESPONSIBILITIES * Own H’s global financial strategy, planning, and operations * Lead financial forecasting, budgeting, reporting, and long-range planning * Build scalable financial systems, controls, and operational processes * Partner with leadership on strategic decision-making, growth initiatives, and resource allocation * Drive investor relations, board reporting, and future fundraising activities * Lead treasury management, cash planning, and infrastructure investment strategy * Support international expansion and legal/entity structuring across multiple geographies * Oversee accounting, tax, compliance, audit, procurement, and financial operations * Build and lead a high-performing finance and business operations organization * Partner closely with engineering, product, and go-to-market teams to align financial strategy with company priorities * Help shape H’s long-term strategy as we scale enterprise AI deployment globally REQUIREMENTS * Significant experience as a CFO, VP Finance, or senior finance leader in a high-growth technology company * Experience scaling organizations through hypergrowth, fundraising, and international expansion * Strong understanding of SaaS, AI infrastructure, enterprise software, or deep tech business models * Proven ability to operate strategically while remaining highly hands-on * Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills * Experience managing complex investor and board relationships * Strong operational mindset with a focus on execution and scalability * Ability to thrive in fast-moving environments with evolving priorities * High integrity, sound judgment, and strong ownership mentality LOCATION: * Paris What We Offer: * Join the exciting journey of shaping the future of AI, and be part of the early days of one of the hottest AI startups. * Collaborate with a fun, dynamic, and multicultural team, working alongside world-class AI talent in a highly collaborative environment. * Enjoy a competitive salary + equity. * Unlock opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career development. If you want to change the status quo in AI, join us.

Pantheon

Pantheon has been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than 40 years, earning a reputation for an innovative approach to investing in secondaries, co-investments, and primary fund investments, as well as capital formation across commingled funds, evergreen vehicles and customized solutions. Our specialist investment capabilities span multiple strategies across private equity, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. Through our collaborative and committed culture, we find new ways to solve complex problems together and deliver innovative investment opportunities across private markets. Pantheon currently manages approximately $82.3 billion in AUM across all its strategies, serving more than 750 institutional and 638 private wealth clients worldwide For further details please visit www.pantheon.com Purpose of Position The Vice President, International Private Wealth will play a pivotal role in the continued growth of Pantheon’s International Private Wealth (“IPW”) platform across Southeast Asia. Reporting into the IPW senior leadership team, this individual will be responsible for driving business development, managing and deepening existing client relationships, and delivering outstanding client service to leading banks, private banks, and wealth management firms in the region. The role combines the commercial drive of a senior business development professional with a strong understanding of private markets products and fund structures. The successful candidate will act as a primary representative of Pantheon’s investment capabilities in the region, working closely with internal teams — including the Product Centre of Excellence in London, Marketing, Legal & Compliance, and Institutional Investor Relations team in the region — to deliver a seamless and high-quality experience for clients and prospects. Key Responsibilities Business Development * Act as a core driver of fundraising efforts across Southeast Asia, with accountability for supporting annual capital raising and growth targets * Develop and execute regional sales strategies with local Institutional IR and JV partners * Identifying new business opportunities with the largest private banks, wealth managers, and financial intermediaries in the region * Establish and strengthen relationships with Centers of Influence (COIs) across key wealth management clients and prospects, leveraging a consultative, long-term strategic approach to drive meaningful engagement and revenue growth * Represent Pantheon’s investment capabilities by delivering compelling presentations on funds and products at client meetings, industry conferences, and strategic events * Build and maintain a robust pipeline, ensuring consistent engagement with prospective clients with a disciplined approach to conversion and reporting Client Service & Relationship Management * Cultivate and manage strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner firms, serving as a trusted primary point of contact for clients across Southeast Asia * Develop a deep understanding of client needs — including product preferences, deal structures, fee arrangements, and evolving industry trends — to ensure strategic alignment and long-term partnership success * Support, coordinate and assist with the day-to-day management of existing investor relationships, ensuring high-quality and timely servicing at all times * Co-ordinate, produce, and review presentation materials, performance data, and due diligence materials in response to client and prospect requests * Independently manage and support end-to-end RFP processes, collecting and preparing data and guiding internal teams as required Product & Market Knowledge * Develop and maintain a deep understanding of Pantheon’s private equity, private debt, infrastructure, and real assets product offerings, with particular expertise in evergreen and semi-liquid fund structures * Support the project management of product development initiatives, including both semi-liquid evergreen vehicles and closed-ended funds, working closely with the London-based Product Centre of Excellence * Prepare, present, and facilitate the review and approval of business plans and commercial/fund documentation for relevant Pantheon committees * Perform market analysis and competitor research relating to both existing and new products, providing insight to support strategic decision-making * Exhibit a deep understanding of the private wealth and private markets competitive landscape across APAC Internal Collaboration & Compliance * Collaborate and communicate effectively with key internal stakeholders across Pantheon, including Marketing, Institutional IR, Legal & Compliance, Operations, and the Product Centre of Excellence; Operations in particular is a critical partner in supporting fund servicing, client onboarding, and the smooth execution of day-to-day business * Establish and maintain relationships with external service providers to produce and collate relevant data, ensuring all client and prospect activities are compliant with applicable regulations * Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and Pantheon policy, including reporting compliance risks and maintaining appropriate standards of conduct Knowledge & Experience Required * 7+ years of relevant professional experience in banking, asset management, or financial services, with prior exposure to private markets or alternative assets * Demonstrated track record in business development, client relationship management, and capital raising within the Southeast Asian private wealth market * Deep knowledge of how open-ended evergreen fund structures work and operate is critical; candidates should have meaningful hands-on experience working with these vehicles, including an understanding of their liquidity mechanics, NAV-based pricing, subscription/redemption processes, and regulatory requirements * Understanding of fund structuring and product development processes, with experience of funds domiciled in Luxembourg and/or Ireland preferred * Knowledge and awareness of local regulatory and compliance frameworks governing private funds across Southeast Asia; familiarity with Luxembourg Part II UCI evergreen vehicles is advantageous * An established network across relevant private banking, wealth management, and legal counterparts in the region * Fluency in spoken business Mandarin is required; written Mandarin is a plus * Highly driven, independent, proactive, and collaborative — a goal-oriented team player with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a clear sense of ownership and accountability * Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build long-term, stable client relationships * Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse and prepare feasibility studies and business cases for new products * Experience with CRM systems; proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint * Bachelor’s degree required; CFA, CAIA, or MBA is a plus * Flexibility to travel extensively across the region and to work outside regular hours as part of a global organisation * Relevant asset class knowledge across Private Equity, Private Credit, and/or Infrastructure is essential; a strong working knowledge of all three is preferred, though candidates with deep expertise in at least one or more of these strategies will be considered * A strong role model to the broader team, with a genuine commitment to developing and mentoring junior and mid-level colleagues; the VP will be expected to contribute to a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous learning within the IPW team This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. You may be required to perform other job-related duties as reasonably requested by your manager. Pantheon is an Equal Opportunities employer, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't perfectly align we'd still encourage you to apply.