Director, Capital Markets, NA

Vantage Data Centers • Denver, CO

1d • $180,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

About Vantage Data Centers Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands. Position Description This role can be based in Denver, CO, following our flexible work policy (3 days in-office, 2 days flexible). Vantage is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, initiative-driven, quick-learning colleague to execute on projects to support the finance organization, including debt capital raising (acquisition financing, construction financing, securitizations), interest rate risk management, and cash forecasting. You will support the VP, Capital Markets NA directly and interact with the SVP, Capital Markets and Chief Financial Officer (Global), CFO NA, & SVP, Corporate Development and Strategy, and the teams supporting them. The ideal candidate will be an autonomous self-starter who is capable of driving results without constant direction. You should have a professional-growth mindset and be willing to bring forth ideas that can benefit Vantage.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and / or Accounting, required
• Strong analytical mind, problem solving skills, quantitative / qualitative skillset, and modelling skills, required
• Self-starter, ability to operate independently in fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks at once
• Demonstrates a high degree of attention to detail and an ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
• Executive presence and effective communication skills, required
• 5-7 years of professional experience in an investment banking role, preferably with direct capital markets experience (leveraged finance, project finance, securitizations, direct lending, or CMBS)

Responsibilities

• Debt capital raising initiatives
• Negotiate and lead financing initiatives directly on large scale capital raises in North America
• Manage information flow with banks, lawyers and internal constituencies
• Manage small team to create project information materials for banks through close interaction with finance, new site development, construction & operations teams
• Manage small team to create, maintain & update flexible, accurate & user-friendly financial models
• Respond to lender and rating agency due diligence requests
• Maintain trackers with tasks, responsibilities and due dates
• Ensure smooth hand-over to finance team for funding mechanics, reporting requirements, covenant compliance, etc.
• Coordinate with finance team on any post-closing interactions with the lenders (amendments, waivers, etc)
• Monitor competitors’ debt financing structures and maintain internal database
• Interest rate risk management
• Lead initiatives to evaluate / execute on long term hedging strategies
• Perform scenario analysis on interest rate volatility impact on covenant compliance
• Prepare cost-benefit analysis of various interest rate hedging mechanisms (swap, cap, swaption) & provide recommendations
• Other responsibilities
• Assist with strategic analysis / long-term planning initiatives around business strategy / capital structure decisions
• Drive preparation of presentations and analysis for the Executive Team, Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders across the organization
• Benchmark Vantage’s capital structure and financing vehicles to peer companies and analyzing/recommending opportunities to optimize cost of capital
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management

Benefits

• This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.
• Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.
• We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.
• Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees