Acquaint Recruiting has been engaged to identify an SVP, Capital Markets for a leading Real Estate developer in the city of Philadelphia.
The selected candidate will be a market leader with credibility and experience in all phases of capital raising. This position requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial markets, real estate finance, and a deep understanding of commercial real estate trends. This position will play a crucial role in securing capital, managing financial risks, and driving strategic initiatives to optimize the organization’s financial position. The candidate must have the ability to manage multiple projects and respond to critical timelines.
Capital Strategy Development
- Develop and implement a comprehensive capital markets strategy focused on private investors aligned with the organization’s business objectives.
- Evaluate and recommend optimal capital structures, financing options, and funding sources.
Relationship Management
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, investment banks, private equity firms, sovereign wealth funds and other capital providers.
- Negotiate and structure financing agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the organization working with the CEO and CFO from both an economic and financial reporting perspective.
Deal Origination and Execution
- Identify and assess potential investment opportunities in commercial real estate, including direct asset investment, preferred equity and structured finance opportunities.
- Assist with structuring optimal financing strategies in our growing University business.
- Lead the execution of financing transactions, including debt placements, equity raises, and joint ventures.
Risk Management
- Develop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate financial and company marketing risks.
- Monitor market trends, interest rate movements, and other factors affecting the commercial real estate finance landscape.
Financial Modeling and Analysis
- Conduct detailed financial analysis and modeling to support investment recommendations.
- Evaluate the financial feasibility of potential projects and assess their impact on the organization’s overall portfolio.
Qualifications/Required Experience:
- Minimum of 20 years of working experience in the private capital markets preferably in a deal sourcing capacity with a well-regarded private equity firm.
- Progressive responsibility with primary experience in the Greater Philadelphia marketplace; ancillary experience in DC, VA, and/or TX markets a plus.
- Proven track record of successfully structuring and closing complex financing transactions.
- Excellent analytical and financial modeling skills.
- Ability to multi-task numerous assignments and prioritize.
- Strong interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills.
- In-depth knowledge of commercial real estate markets and financial instruments.
- Superior presentation skills.
- Strong sense of ethics and fair dealing; excellent reputation in the marketplace.
- Good business judgment and ability to gauge and quantify investment and development returns.
- Ability to travel as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related field is required.
- MBA or master’s in finance or CFA designation is a plus.
- License Real Estate Salesperson or Broker a plus.
