Debt Capital Markets Associate, Development & Investments

Foundry Commercial•Boca Raton, FL

13h

About The Position

The Debt Capital Markets Associate plays a central role in supporting Foundry’s Development and Investment strategy by sourcing, evaluating, and executing debt financing for ground‑up development and value‑add investments. This position blends financial analysis, lender relationship management, and transaction execution to ensure the firm secures optimal financing across its portfolio.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in commercial real estate finance, debt brokerage, lending, or capital markets.
Strong financial modeling skills with proficiency in Excel and familiarity with development underwriting.
Understanding of CRE debt products including construction loans, bridge loans, mezzanine debt, and preferred equity.
Excellent communication abilities for interacting with lenders, internal teams, and external partners.
Detail‑oriented and highly organized with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously.

Responsibilities

Debt Sourcing, Negotiation and Transaction Execution
Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with banks, debt funds, life companies and alternative lenders.
Maintain lender contact lists and prepare offering materials for debt placement.
Lead the sourcing of acquisition loans, refinancing, and construction financing and negotiating term sheets including pricing, proceeds and structure.
Lead loan closing process including full loan document negotiation collaborating with internal and external teams including legal, accounting, asset management and limited partners.
Build and maintain pro formas, development budgets, and capital stack scenarios to analyze loan sizing, coverage ratios, sensitivity cases, and return impacts under various financing structures.
Existing Portfolio Oversight and Risk Management
Collaborate with asset management to maintain a forward view on strategies for dispositions, refinancings and extensions.
Proactive covenant monitoring and timely reporting.
Effective problem solving in evaluating the potential impact of issues on loan compliance and business plan execution.
Serve as in-house expert when evaluating loan modifications and restructuring needs, with a focus on minimizing risks and avoiding potential paydowns.
Market Intelligence & Relationship Management
Track market activity, lending appetite, and pricing trends across construction, bridge, and permanent financing.
Prepare weekly financing update for the broader D&I team on pipeline status, market trends, and serve as subject matter expert on debt strategy.
Leverage knowledge of current market conditions to inform new underwriting of financing terms and structure in new acquisitions and developments.
Maintain internal databases of lender terms and deal structures.