Capital Markets Manager

Weston Associates Inc.•Warrensville Heights, OH

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capital Markets Manager is responsible for working with leadership to develop and execute the Company’s capital strategy to support portfolio performance, growth, and long-term value creation. This role oversees debt portfolio management, interest rate risk strategy, refinancing initiatives, and credit facility optimization. The Capital Markets Manager cultivates and manages relationships across a diverse lender network, and provides critical financial insight to support acquisitions, development, and strategic decision-making.

Requirements

Deep expertise in capital markets, structured finance, and commercial real estate debt execution.
Strong understanding of interest rate risk management strategies.
Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to structure and negotiate complex debt transactions across multiple lender types.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align capital strategy with organizational growth objectives.
Exceptional negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear strategic recommendations.
High level of judgement, discretion, and risk awareness.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Real Estate, or a related field required.
Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in capital markets, commercial real estate finance, investment banking, private equity, or related field.
Demonstrated experience managing complex debt portfolios.
Experience working directly with executive leadership, ownership groups, and institutional capital partners.
Strong understanding of real estate underwriting, acquisitions, and development finance.

Nice To Haves

MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee interest rate risk management.
Work with the Director of Finance on developing debt portfolio strategy.
Develop a portfolio debt strategy based on Company targets and metrics.
Manage debt portfolio by optimizing debt placement and utilizing financial impact assessments.
Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization (i.e., evaluation of potential alliances, acquisitions, divestitures, and investments).
Build and maintain relationships with banks, insurance companies, debt brokers, and other lenders.
Manage portfolio to ensure the company is not overleveraged with any single lender.
Identify Refi opportunities that fit the portfolio strategy and risk appetite while monetizing trapped equity for growth. Also align refinances with property categorization project.
Support Acquisition & Development teams with timely and reliable Capital Markets intel, and debt placement.
Lead, manage and optimize usage of the company’s credit facilities.