Amherst is revolutionizing the way U.S. real estate is priced, managed and financed in order to unlock opportunities for all market participants. Driven by data, analytics, and technology, Amherst has a 20-year history of anticipating where the next risks and opportunities are likely to emerge and designing actionable strategies for investors to capitalize on opportunities across residential real estate, commercial real estate and public securities. Amherst, along with its affiliates and subsidiaries, has more than 900 employees, $5 billion under management and approximately $15 billion under advisement and oversight. www.amherst.com.

Amherst Residential launched in 2012 to develop and operate a Single Family Residential ecosystem. As pioneers in the Single Family Residential sector, Amherst quickly scaled over the last 5 years to more than 950 employees, 19,000+ homes in 28 markets across 18 states while building a vertically integrated real estate investment and operating platform.

Holistically, we manage AUM of $5bn, and work with some of the world’s largest and most prominent investors.

Within the Capital Management division, Structured Finance and Debt Capital Markets manages the debt capital raising process in the course of our acquisition financing and balance sheet management. The team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to play a key role in structuring and negotiating the execution and syndication of debt financing. The VP will cultivate and optimize relationships with financing providers to source debt financing.

Responsibilities:

• Establish strong investor, banking and counterparty relationships to facilitate debt capital raises
• Evaluate risk and negotiate transactions, including pricing and structuring of financing
• Partner with Structuring & Execution to run and analyze complex models
• Provide debt presentation offerings and strategic financial solutions
• Manage all aspects of debt capital transactions, handling valuation, accounting and other transaction issues
• Coordinate work product with legal, tax, accounting, regulatory parties
• Finalize client presentations and interface with investment partners and potential lenders
• Assist with rating agency interactions, ensure compliance with and reporting on debt covenants
• Partner with Investor Services & FP&A to facilitate reporting processes, proper controls, and cash flow forecasting
• Collaborate with senior leaders to generate new ideas and further initiatives

Qualifications:

• College degree required; MBA and/or CFA nice to have
• Minimum of Three (3) years of experience with Master’s or six (6) years of experience with Bachelor’s in Structured Finance or Debt Capital Markets at an  investment bank or credit hedge fund.
• Interested candidates need demonstrated abilities to:
  • ​Partner with deal teams and run complex financial modelling (solid Excel and PPT skills)
  • Apply a deep understanding of deal structuring and debt financing (both asset & mortgage backed)
  • Shift gears with emerging data points and handle risk and uncertainty
  • Interpret and present analysis thoughtfully
  • Take initiative to work independently and as part of a team
  • Think strategically and creatively  
  • Consult with and present directly to clients
  • Manage self and team’s time efficiently
  • Independent, logical and critical-thinking
  • Solution-oriented when presenting problems

What we offer:

• A competitive compensation package, annual bonus, 401k match
• Flexible PTO, 8 paid holidays
• Employer-paid benefits (medical, dental, vision, health savings account)
• Professional career development and reimbursement
• Relaxed casual environment and weekly/quarterly office events!

​Amherst is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or veteran status, and encourage all applicants to apply.