Davis
Davis is a vertically integrated real estate investment, development and management firm that leverages five decades of experience, the strength of its leadership team and employees and a diversified portfolio to deliver maximum value for its investors and tenants. Headquartered in Boston and investing across the United States, Davis prides itself on taking a nimble, collaborative approach to delivering best-in-class results from complex opportunities. With $12.8 billion in gross asset value invested through real estate equity, debt and fixed-income securities, Davis today owns a real estate portfolio of approximately 15.2 million square feet of healthcare and life science, industrial, retail, office and hospitality properties and more than 5,800 residential units across the United States. For further information, visit www.thedaviscompanies.com.
This position will be dedicated to sourcing, structuring, closing, and managing project level debt financing for the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio. Additionally, this position will assist the CFO with sourcing, negotiating and closing fund level subscription lines of credit, managing interest rate risk across the portfolio and conducting ad hoc projects. Types of financing include acquisition, construction, and permanent loans, but could also include subscription lines of credit, warehouse lines of credit and note on note financing.
This individual will work to enhance the ecosystem of our credit relationships to capitalize on our robust pipeline of development projects and value-added investments, often working through innovative transaction structures to secure the best economics for the company. The Vice President, Debt Capital Markets will also partner internally with the investments team to source loan acquisitions and work with the asset management, development, accounting, legal, and risk teams on revenue forecasting, strategy, business planning, and operational requirements.
Role & Responsibilities Capital Markets Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute firm-wide debt capital markets strategy in alignment with investment and portfolio objectives.
Lead the structuring, sourcing, negotiation, and closing of complex real estate financings across asset classes and geographies.
Oversee preparation of financing packages, including cash flow modeling and sensitivity analysis, lender outreach, term sheet negotiation, and final execution.
Manage portfolio-wide debt maturity schedules and refinancing strategies on a multi-year horizon.
Execute loan on-boarding, including but not limited to loan abstracting of reporting due dates, covenant test dates, compliance forms and leading debt investment turnover meetings.
Work collaboratively with investment and asset management teams in sourcing and managing debt investments of the flagship value-add equity fund and credit fund, which may include leading the asset management of existing debt investments.
Lender & Capital Partner Relationships
Own and cultivate senior-level relationships with banks, insurance companies, agencies, and alternative lenders.
Represent Davis in capital markets discussions, lender strategy meetings, and industry forums, including but not limited to CREFC and MBA.
Lead lender selection strategy for large-scale, complex, or non-traditional financings.
Portfolio & Risk Management
Advise senior management on optimal capital structure, leverage, interest rate exposure, and recourse considerations.
Lead the formation of debt diversification initiatives and hedging strategies and make recommendations to the hedging sub-committee.
Oversee covenant compliance, reporting requirements, and lender communication across the loan portfolio.
Manage and execute post-closing loan amendments, extensions, etc., working in conjunction with the asset management, legal and accounting teams.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a senior capital markets resource across investment, development, asset management, legal, and accounting teams.
Lead cross-functional teams on complex financings, recapitalizations, and restructurings.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive management on all matters of finance and debt capital markets.
Analytical & Advisory Responsibilities
Lead tenant credit financial analysis and other ad hoc financial analysis as required.
Provide market intelligence and insights on lending trends, pricing, and new capital sources to senior leadership.
Contribute to Investment Committee and executive level presentations to guide business strategy decisioning and reporting.
Participate in investment, valuation, and risk management processes, including but not limited to weekly investment committee meetings as required.
Participate in Vertical meetings, providing support and collaboration with the Vertical Leads as required from a debt optimization and execution perspective.
Other responsibilities and requirements as required by manager or company.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA/ M.S. or other relevant Advanced Degree preferred.
A minimum of ten (10) years of commercial real estate investment and finance experience, preferably working with properties in excess of $25mm in value across multiple asset types including lab/life science, office, residential and industrial.
Demonstrated ability to creatively structure complex loan structures and to close high volume of financing transactions.
Must be an incredibly driven self-starter with exceptional time management, presentation and communication skills.
Experience underwriting and valuing commercial real estate investments using discounted cash flow, direct capitalization, and sale comparable methodologies.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including commitment to follow-up on open issues, meet deadlines and pay attention to details.
Flexibility to deal with multiple projects simultaneously while working independently.
Knowledge of and interest in U.S. capital markets.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000
Compensation will include a bonus and an attractive benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, real or perceived disability or handicap, genetic predisposition, veteran status, and/or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law
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This position will be dedicated to sourcing, structuring, closing, and managing project level debt financing for the Company’s commercial real estate portfolio. Additionally, this position will assist the CFO with sourcing, negotiating and closing fund level subscription lines of credit, managing interest rate risk across the portfolio and conducting ad hoc projects. Types of financing include acquisition, construction, and permanent loans, but could also include subscription lines of credit, warehouse lines of credit and note on note financing.
This individual will work to enhance the ecosystem of our credit relationships to capitalize on our robust pipeline of development projects and value-added investments, often working through innovative transaction structures to secure the best economics for the company. The Vice President, Debt Capital Markets will also partner internally with the investments team to source loan acquisitions and work with the asset management, development, accounting, legal, and risk teams on revenue forecasting, strategy, business planning, and operational requirements.
Role & Responsibilities Capital Markets Strategy & Execution
Develop and execute firm-wide debt capital markets strategy in alignment with investment and portfolio objectives.
Lead the structuring, sourcing, negotiation, and closing of complex real estate financings across asset classes and geographies.
Oversee preparation of financing packages, including cash flow modeling and sensitivity analysis, lender outreach, term sheet negotiation, and final execution.
Manage portfolio-wide debt maturity schedules and refinancing strategies on a multi-year horizon.
Execute loan on-boarding, including but not limited to loan abstracting of reporting due dates, covenant test dates, compliance forms and leading debt investment turnover meetings.
Work collaboratively with investment and asset management teams in sourcing and managing debt investments of the flagship value-add equity fund and credit fund, which may include leading the asset management of existing debt investments.
Lender & Capital Partner Relationships
Own and cultivate senior-level relationships with banks, insurance companies, agencies, and alternative lenders.
Represent Davis in capital markets discussions, lender strategy meetings, and industry forums, including but not limited to CREFC and MBA.
Lead lender selection strategy for large-scale, complex, or non-traditional financings.
Portfolio & Risk Management
Advise senior management on optimal capital structure, leverage, interest rate exposure, and recourse considerations.
Lead the formation of debt diversification initiatives and hedging strategies and make recommendations to the hedging sub-committee.
Oversee covenant compliance, reporting requirements, and lender communication across the loan portfolio.
Manage and execute post-closing loan amendments, extensions, etc., working in conjunction with the asset management, legal and accounting teams.
Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Serve as a senior capital markets resource across investment, development, asset management, legal, and accounting teams.
Lead cross-functional teams on complex financings, recapitalizations, and restructurings.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive management on all matters of finance and debt capital markets.
Analytical & Advisory Responsibilities
Lead tenant credit financial analysis and other ad hoc financial analysis as required.
Provide market intelligence and insights on lending trends, pricing, and new capital sources to senior leadership.
Contribute to Investment Committee and executive level presentations to guide business strategy decisioning and reporting.
Participate in investment, valuation, and risk management processes, including but not limited to weekly investment committee meetings as required.
Participate in Vertical meetings, providing support and collaboration with the Vertical Leads as required from a debt optimization and execution perspective.
Other responsibilities and requirements as required by manager or company.
Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required, MBA/ M.S. or other relevant Advanced Degree preferred.
A minimum of ten (10) years of commercial real estate investment and finance experience, preferably working with properties in excess of $25mm in value across multiple asset types including lab/life science, office, residential and industrial.
Demonstrated ability to creatively structure complex loan structures and to close high volume of financing transactions.
Must be an incredibly driven self-starter with exceptional time management, presentation and communication skills.
Experience underwriting and valuing commercial real estate investments using discounted cash flow, direct capitalization, and sale comparable methodologies.
Demonstrate strong organizational skills, including commitment to follow-up on open issues, meet deadlines and pay attention to details.
Flexibility to deal with multiple projects simultaneously while working independently.
Knowledge of and interest in U.S. capital markets.
Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $175,000 - $250,000
Compensation will include a bonus and an attractive benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, citizenship, real or perceived disability or handicap, genetic predisposition, veteran status, and/or any other protected category in accordance with applicable federal, state or local law
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