Capital Markets Manager

In this role you will:

• Lead end-to-end execution of warehouses, securitizations, forward-flow programs, and corporate debt transactions from term sheet through close, coordinating internal teams and external partners (banks, underwriters, rating agencies)
• Review legal documentation with lenders in partnership with counsel and other advisors
• Manage investor/lender diligence and communications; assist in preparing offering documents, term sheets, and investor materials; manager and deliver ongoing performance updates
• Analyze collateral and collateral run data tapes for various financing entities, including tape preparation, eligibility tracking, and concentration limit monitoring
• Own day-to-day operations, pledging, and reporting for all facilities; ensure accurate servicer reporting and compliance with lender metrics/covenants
• Partner with engineering and tech teams to evaluate, select, and integrate third party tools and/or internally developed applications to support debt management and reporting needs
• Collaborate with treasury and finance to forecast facility utilization, liquidity, and capital structure in support of long-term plans

• Mission driven company:
  Forward is a trusted source of fast, flexible funding for small businesses that have often been underserved by traditional financing options. When you join the team, you will help ensure all small businesses have access to the financial support they need to succeed.
• Flexibility is a top priority:
  Our employees are empowered to choose where they want to work (whether that’s from home, in the office, or a combination of both) with flexible hours.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in capital markets/structured finance at an investment bank, asset manager, lender, or fintech executing warehouses, forward-flow, and other ABS strategies.
• Deep small‑business and/or consumer credit expertise (e.g., small business, personal loans, credit cards) and a track record analyzing loan pools and portfolio performance to inform structure and pricing.
• End-to-end deal execution experience, including modeling, diligence, documentation review, and closing across product-financing and corporate-level financing structures
• Fluency with transaction docs and ability to interpret and negotiate terms with counsel
• Advanced analytical & modeling skills: expert in Excel/Google Sheets (build scalable cash‑flow and scenario models). Preference for comfort with SQL/Looker/Snowflake
• Demonstrated experience with cross-functional partners such as Treasury, Finance, Risk, Product, and Legal; strong project management to run multiple complex work streams in parallel
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization; comfort owning reporting, funding ops, and covenant/compliance across facilities

Annual Targeted Salary: $,000 USD

Annual Target Bonus: 10%

At Forward Financing, we’re committed to fair and transparent compensation. We believe in providing a compensation package that recognizes your skills, experience, and the unique value you bring to our team. We take a market-based approach to pay, regularly reviewing benchmark data to ensure our compensation remains competitive, equitable, and aligned with our performance-driven culture.

Final offers are determined by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, specific skills, and internal equity. This approach ensures that our compensation is competitive and equitable. Your recruiter will provide specific details on the expected base and variable earnings as it pertains to this specific role.

Additionally, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, commuter benefits, a flexible time-off policy, paid parental leave, 401k match for US employees, wellness reimbursement, volunteering days, annual professional development budget, and charitable donation match.

Forward Financing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to fostering a fair and inclusive culture built on a foundation of high performance and exceptional customer experience. With a laser focus on employee impact, we’re able to reduce biases and ensure the right people are in the right jobs to contribute to our mission. The varied perspectives of our people fuel innovation and make us a stronger team.

By embracing what makes each of us unique, we create a supportive environment where people feel valued, accepted, and empowered to thrive.