Director, Capital Markets

JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Capital Markets will play a crucial role in formulating and executing SoLa Impact's capital markets strategy. This role requires a deep understanding of real estate finance and capital markets, as well as the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with investors, lenders, and other financial partners. The Director of Capital Markets plays a key role within the investment team including capital markets, acquisitions, and development.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

SoLa Impact is a real estate private equity firm with a double bottom line strategy focused on preserving, rehabbing, and building high-quality affordable housing in Black and brown communities. SoLa is Southern California's largest for-profit affordable housing developer and is currently in construction on over 2,000 affordable housing units across Southern California. SoLa currently owns and manages over $1.2 billion of multifamily assets, almost all of which are in low-income, Black and brown communities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in capital markets, real estate finance, or a related field

• Proven track record of successfully raising capital from institutional investors and securing debt financing

• Deep understanding of real estate finance, capital markets, and investment strategies

• Strong network of investors, lenders, and other financial partners in the real estate industry

• Ability to develop and execute capital markets strategies to support business objectives

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Self-motivated and able to work independently

• Bachelor's degree in finance, real estate, business, or a related field (advanced degree is a plus)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage underwriting, due diligence and closing process for acquisitions and financing transactions;
• Assist the execution of all loans, including pricing, loan structure, and draft term sheets, etc.;
• Support the formation of real estate transactions and relative documentation efforts;
• Interface with Investment team, Asset Managers, Finance and Accounting, Lenders, and Attorneys;
• Provide proactive support such as stress testing, scenario analysis, in-depth business/legal entity analysis and new business proposals;
• Maintain and initiate relationships with new and existing lenders; 
• Work cross-functionally across the organization to drive business growth;
• Ability to construct, apply and analyze complex financial models;

• Proven ability to read, abstract and analyze complex legal real estate related documentation including leases, financing/loan agreements, partnership agreements, construction documents, and corporate financial statements for relevant financial information that will impact the real estate transaction;
• Exhibits flexibility, adaptability, and resilience to work in a high growth and fast-paced environment, and can work under pressure on multiple projects;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to express ideas in a persuasive, organized, and articulate manner.

Benefits

SoLa Impact offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as pet insurance, sick leave, 10 paid holidays, and bereavement days. This package is designed to provide employees with a range of important benefits that help to support their physical and emotional well-being, while also providing financial protection and peace of mind.

At SoLa Impact, we believe work environment, culture, and the opportunity to learn and grow are key elements when considering a new job. We are just the right size to provide the resources and support you need without the bureaucracy of a large corporate environment. We foster a family-friendly and supportive workplace, collaborative and employee-focused with an emphasis on quality, integrity, trust, and accountability. We are looking to bring someone on board as soon as possible. We provide a rewarding and challenging environment. We expect a lot, but give a lot in return. Strongly prefer candidates local to Los Angeles as no relocation assistance will be provided. All qualified candidates will be contacted directly.

SoLa Impact is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SoLa does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.