Head of Capital Markets

We are seeking an experienced professional to oversee real estate debt strategy across a diversified real estate platform. This individual will be responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously optimizing a comprehensive debt strategy across multiple entities. The role requires a deep understanding of real estate capital markets, risk management, and financing structures, as well as the ability to operate both strategically and tactically across a complex organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor to senior leadership and investors on all real estate debt strategy matters
• Develop and recommend a comprehensive, platform-wide debt strategy aligned with long-term investment objectives and market conditions
• Quantify, analyze, and continuously monitor aggregate real estate debt exposure across all affiliated entities
• Identify risks within the real estate debt portfolio and develop actionable solutions to mitigate those risks
• Design and execute interest rate hedging strategies, including ongoing monitoring and optimization
• Maintain and cultivate high-level relationships with key lending partners, including banks, debt funds, and institutional capital providers
• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of existing financing products and structures; proactively identify available financing products and implement new structures where appropriate
• Partner closely with CFOs and other financial leaders across affiliated organizations to translate strategic direction into tactical execution at the asset and portfolio level
• Provide ongoing insight into capital markets trends, financing opportunities, and relative value across debt products

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in real estate finance
• Proven experience managing debt strategy across multiple asset types, portfolios, or platforms
• Deep expertise in loan structures, capital markets, and interest rate risk management
• Experience designing and executing hedging strategies, including swaps, caps, and collars
• Strong financial modeling and portfolio management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership and operate across multiple organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in managing senior-level relationships with lenders and capital providers
• Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to think strategically and demonstrate a high level of individual initiative
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to succeed in a fast-paced, evolving, and less structured work environment
• Proven ability to self-direct work initiatives and solve problems independently
• Ability to represent the organization in a positive and professional manner
• Maintain a high regard for the confidentiality of company information