VP, Capital Markets

About the opportunity:
We are seeking a Vice President of Capital Markets to manage all aspects of our capital stack including the identification of prospective lenders, negotiation of term sheets and credit facilities, oversight for weekly borrowings, Board and VC presentations and the strategic determination of appropriate funding plans to support our growth. Homeward requires a self-starter with complete and absolute fluency in the capital markets arena.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

In this role, you will:

• Develop and implement a multi-year capital strategy that ensures the availability of committed credit and equity needs to fund the portfolio at an appropriate cost and in a scalable way.
• Support the diligence process for all lender and VC investors, including deck preparation, analysis and structuring feedback.
• Manage relationships with our lending partners and maintain connectivity with other lending institutions that may become lending partners in the future.
• Drive connectivity with FP&A, Accounting, and Capital Markets operations to connect liquidity models for short-term and long-term planning 
• Identify areas of challenge, recommend corrective action and advise the CEO, CFO, and the Board in a timely manner to ensure the continuous availability of committed credit to fund the business in any market condition.
• Participate in strategic and financial planning activities of the business– including building up C-level awareness about how capital/funding interacts and impacts other elements of the business.
• Understand market terms, pricing and deal structure. Effectively negotiate with lenders to extract most favorable terms and maximize capital efficiency.
• Maintain expertise and keep abreast of industry trends, technology, regulatory requirements and the competitive environment.

What you'll bring:

• Experience working within a high performance start-up environment or in a lead role and an investment bank 
• Experience working for a large bank or credit fund in a sales/structuring/origination role
• Expert knowledge of non-recourse and structured finance techniques.
• Basic familiarity with regulatory requirements in the real estate lending space
• Debt restructuring and equity raising experience
• Proven ability to find capital solutions in the midst of dislocated market conditions or challenging business performance
• Experience interfacing at the C-Suite and Board level
• Excellent business acumen and decision-making skills. Ability to devise solutions to capital markets challenges
• Willingness to “get your hands dirty” in company liquidity models and working through complex data challenges 
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deliver on commitments within tight time frames and competing priorities
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop and maintain relationships and to communicate effectively to all levels of management, staff, and with external stakeholders
• Demonstrated skills in GoogleDocs

Perks:

• Remote-first environment (our Headquarters are in Austin, TX)
• Exciting stock option grant for every full-time employee 
• 401(k) employer contribution match 
• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Twenty days of vacation, five sick days, twelve company holidays, and two floating holidays each year
• Generous paid parental leave of up to 14 weeks

See more about how Homeward takes care of our team by providing a generous package of benefits here.