Senior Business Relationship Advisor – Private Funding (m/f/x)

CDI, full-time, ref: SPM
Service: Innovation & Funding Support (IFS)
Hierarchical superior: Director - Innovation and Funding Support

About Luxinnovation

Luxinnovation is Luxembourg's national innovation agency. As a semi-public institution set up as an Economic Interest Group (GIE), we empower companies to innovate today to be ready for tomorrow. We also contribute to the development of the economy as a whole by identifying innovation opportunities and fostering collaborative innovation projects that stimulate the development of a sustainable, competitive and digital economy.

Luxinnovation is supported by three ministries — the Ministry of the Economy, the Ministry for Research and Higher Education, and the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs — as well as three semi-public institutions: the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, the Luxembourg Chamber of Skilled Crafts, and FEDIL – The Voice of Luxembourg's Industry.

Job mission

Department description

The Innovation & Funding Support (IFS) service line guides Luxembourg-based companies through both public and private financing pathways, ensuring they access the right instruments to accelerate innovation and international growth.

Job description

As a Senior Private Funding & Venture Capital Coordinator, you will serve as Luxinnovation's dedicated liaison with the private financing ecosystem, bridging the gap between the public aid instruments administered by the agency and the private capital required by innovative companies to grow and internationalise.

You will identify, engage and maintain strategic relationships with private funding actors, facilitate targeted matchmaking between companies and appropriate financing sources, and reinforce the agency's positioning as a central actor in Luxembourg's innovation ecosystem capable of delivering integrated, high-value-added support.

As a key contributor to Luxinnovation's strategic objectives, you will be directly accountable for the achievement of KPIs related to venture capital support and ecosystem development.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Your responsibilities are structured around Luxinnovation's four core pillars of activity:

Inspire:

Promote a clear vision of how private capital complements public aid to accelerate innovation and international growth for Luxembourg-based companies, in particular startups and scaleups
Represent Luxinnovation at events, panels and investor forums; design and deliver thematic sessions that demystify private financing for SMEs and scaleups
Work closely with the internal Market Intelligence Department to develop market insights on investor trends and sectors of interest
Leverage Market Intelligence insights to build a promotion strategy with the Marketing & Communication team to inform both companies and internal teams

Assess & Accelerate:

Assess companies' funding readiness, business models and investment cases; identify gaps and propose improvement actions
Guide companies towards relevant private financing pathways and deal structures that complement available public aid instruments, and refer them to qualified experts for specific advisory support
Review and challenge pitch materials, financials and data rooms to align with investor expectations

Connect:

Identify, engage and maintain strategic relationships with venture capital firms, business angels, family offices and other private funding actors active in Luxembourg and the Greater Region
Design and run matchmaking processes between companies and appropriate funding providers
Engage with C-level executives, founders and investors to facilitate introductions and partnership opportunities

Fund:

Guide and support founders through the fundraising process (narrative, due diligence preparation, negotiation basics) in alignment with Luxinnovation methodologies and programmes, and connect them with specialised experts where appropriate
Maintain accurate CRM records, pipeline visibility and impact reporting; contribute to KPI tracking and service optimisation
Ensure compliance, confidentiality and ethical standards across all interactions; continuously improve tools, templates and processes

This list is not exhaustive. Additional tasks may be assigned to the holder of the job.

You will act as a key bridge between national/European initiatives and the Luxembourg business ecosystem, driving innovation and sustainable growth.

Required competencies

Education level and professional experience required:

University degree at Master's level, preferably in finance, economics, business administration or a related field, or equivalent
More than 5 years of professional experience in corporate finance, investment banking, venture capital, private equity or innovation funding advisory
Experience building and managing relationships with financial institutions and investors in a cross-functional environment
Knowledge of the national ecosystem is important (startups, scaleups, national priority sectors and private funding actors)
Holder of an EU nationality

Specific competencies:

Strong knowledge of private financing instruments (equity, quasi-equity, venture debt, convertible instruments) and deal mechanics
Ability to assess investment cases, financial models and data rooms; rigorous analytical and due diligence mindset
Proven ability to design and run matchmaking processes between companies and funding providers
Strong communication skills: ability to translate complex financial topics into clear, practical guidance
Project management and KPI-driven service delivery; comfortable working cross-functionally
Proven ability to manage small teams or lead cross-functional groups
High standards of ethics, confidentiality and conflict-of-interest management
Knowledge of the Luxembourg and Greater Region innovation ecosystem is a strong asset

Languages:

English: fluent (working language)
French: fluent
German and/or Luxembourgish: an asset

IT skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Experience with CRM tools (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics or equivalent)
Comfort with collaboration and reporting tools (e.g. SharePoint, Power BI an asset)

Why choose this position?

This is a rare opportunity to shape Luxembourg's private funding advisory capability from within its national innovation agency. You will sit at the intersection of venture capital, public aid and innovation strategy — connecting startups, scaleups and established companies with the right capital at the right time. You will work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your expertise in deal structuring, investor relations and ecosystem coordination will have a direct and measurable impact on the growth of Luxembourg's most innovative companies.

Application

Interested candidates are invited to submit online their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and motivation for the role.

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Please note that this position is based at our current offices in Esch-Belval. Luxinnovation GIE will relocate to the Luxembourg main station area in the first quarter of 2027.