VP, Capital Markets

Job Summary

Vice President, Capital Markets – IHG Hotels & Resorts

• Develop and enhance IHG’s relationships with traditional lenders (banks) and other debt providers in the hotel industry.
• Partner with Development Marketing to create a marketing and outreach strategy to educate the lender community on IHG’s story and value proposition.
• Serve as IHG’s regional expert on financing options for new build projects (SBA, EB‑5, CPACE, etc.) and take‑out financings (insurance, CMBS, etc.).
• Develop and maintain relationships with key influencers in the community (advisors, mortgage brokers).
• Collaborate with IHG’s Americas Development team and the Capital Investments & Transactions team to help owners of managed or franchised projects obtain financing; act as subject‑matter expert, advisor, or lead negotiator as needed.
• Work with the Transactions & Asset Management team to assist owners and franchisees in restructuring existing debt.
• Meet with owners and franchisees regularly to understand financing partners and terms; build and maintain institutional knowledge of financing activities.
• Proactively educate owners, franchisees, and colleagues about hotel financing through one‑on‑one meetings, webcasts, conference calls, and industry events.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, finance, real estate, or related disciplines; MBA or related advanced degree a plus.
• At least 15 years of progressive experience in hotel development, lending, acquisitions, and complex real‑estate deal structuring.
• Experience with complex negotiations, portfolio transactions, accounting principles, and legal contracts.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain productive relationships with external stakeholders (investors, owners, financial community, brokers, advisors).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proven ability to negotiate deals and legal contract terms for high‑profile projects.
• Demonstrated project management and negotiation experience in organizing and executing large‑scale projects, including planning, delegation, and managing financing processes within deadlines and budgets.
• Deep knowledge of the hospitality industry with investment strategy, asset/portfolio management, acquisitions and development experience.

Atlanta, GA or NYC – preferred. The role is hybrid, requiring a minimum of three days a week in the office.

The salary range for this role is $223,700 to $350,000. The role is also eligible for bonus pay. Benefits include paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and additional benefits.

IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable laws. IHG promotes a culture of trust, support, and acceptance, welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.