Description
Within the Capital Management division, Debt Capital Markets manages the financing process on behalf of Amherst’s own $2 billion+ balance sheet and across its ventures and funds. Core products include secured warehouse financing, senior and mezzanine term financing, public and private securitizations, and seller financing. The team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to play a key role in structuring and negotiating the execution and syndication of debt financing in both the private and public markets.
Responsibilities:
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Establish strong investor, banking, and counterparty relationships to facilitate debt capital raises
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Evaluate risk and negotiate transactions, including pricing and structuring of financing
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Partner with Structuring & Execution to develop models to analyze investment returns and flexibility to determine appropriate financing terms and covenants
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Prepare presentation and marketing materials, including the request for proposals, lender diligence, model outputs, and structuring objectives for lenders, senior leadership, and Board of Directors
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Manage all structured finance transactions, including valuation, accounting, third-party engagements
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Ensure proper preparation, including materials, ahead of planned investor meetings
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Coordinate work product with legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory parties
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Finalize client presentations and interface with investment partners and potential lenders
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Assist with rating agency interactions, ensure compliance with and reporting on debt covenants
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With Investor Services and FP&A, facilitate reporting processes, controls, cash flow forecasting
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Collaborate with the team to generate new ideas and further initiatives
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CFA a plus
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Minimum 3 years (Master’s) or 6 years (Bachelor’s) in structured finance or debt capital markets at an investment bank or credit hedge fund
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Interested candidates need demonstrated ability to:
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Partner with deal teams and run complex financial modeling (solid Excel and PPT skills)
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Apply deep understanding of deal structuring and debt financing (both asset-and mortgage-backed)
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Shift gears with emerging data points and handle risk and uncertainty
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Interpret and present analysis clearly and thoughtfully
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Take initiative to work independently and as part of a team
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Manage self and team’s time efficiently and effectively
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Think independently, logically, and critically
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Present solutions when confronting problems
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