Director of Capital Markets

We are a real estate developer with a focus on building student and young adult housing. We are looking for a Director of Capital Markets to join our team to help oversee the debt and equity components of our company. You'll be responsible for working through all financial / operation / compliance aspects of our properties, and manage a investment portfolio of 75+ properties.

We are seeking someone who has a strong background in Real Estate, ideally coming from either a PE or REIT company. Any bilingual proficiency in Chinese is an added bonus.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive base salary, bonus, health / dental / vision benefits, along with PTO and 401k options.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive capital markets strategy to support the company's growth initiatives, financial objectives, and risk management needs.
• Oversee the company's asset management, ensuring maximized returns and minimized risks.
• Conduct loan pricing, evaluating the risks and returns associated with different loan products and setting competitive prices.
• Manage the company's investment portfolio, making strategic investment decisions to drive growth and profitability.
• Build and maintain relationships with investors, lenders, and other key stakeholders in the capital markets.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations to the executive team on capital market trends, investment opportunities, and risk management.
• Lead the negotiation and execution of debt and equity transactions.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and industry standards in all capital market activities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to align capital market strategies with overall business goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Finance, or a related field. Advanced degree or certification (e.g., MBA, CFA) is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within a PE or REIT company.
• Proven experience in asset management, loan pricing, and investment management.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets, financial instruments, and investment strategies.
• Exceptional financial analysis and modeling skills.
• Strong negotiation and deal-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Bilingual in Chinese is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.