Director, Capital Markets

Introduction:

We are seeking a talented, analytical and highly motivated Director of Capital Markets, who is excited to be a crucial part of the finance team. This role will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. This is a high-powered team with diverse perspectives composed of ex-IB & ex-PE individuals. The role requires a strong understanding of core corporate finance, capital markets and corporate strategy. 

You will assist with all aspects of capital markets, including sourcing, closing and managing all of our financing relationships, including corporate and operating warehouse facilities. Additionally, this person will play a key role in defining and executing Yieldstreet’s long term capital strategy, while managing key relationships externally. 

You’ll also have the opportunity to work cross-functionally and in close collaboration with company executive leadership, seasoned investment professionals and the legal team. 

This is an opportunity to be part of a high-growth fintech company striving to put millions of people on the path towards financial independence. Yieldstreet is creating access to alternative investment opportunities historically unavailable to most individual investors. With over $200 million in investments from the likes of Mayfair, Stepstone, Tarsadia, Khosla Ventures and Soros, Yieldstreet is positioned to reimagine alternative investing, and is only just getting started.

This role will be based out of the NYC office and requires being located within a commutable distance. You should expect to be in the office 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• Articulate YieldStreet’s capital markets strategy to internal stakeholders to align with the company’s objectives
• Manage existing corporate & operating warehouse facilities and lending relationships
• Assess the capital markets landscape to make strategic decisions setting the motion for model and roadmap decisions
• Act as the main point of contact for due diligence reviews requested by investors and other counter-parties
• Liaise with our General Counsel and legal team on the negotiation/documentation in regards to funding opportunities
• Gain a deep understanding of business drivers and fundamentals to help solve complex business problems throughout the company
• Support the Executive Team and broader finance organization on corporate initiatives as needed, including potential future capital fundraising and/or M&A
• Draft presentations for the Executive Team and Board, including on strategic initiatives and ad hoc analyses

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Economics from a top tier institution, MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in investment banking, debt markets or related analytical finance roles
• Demonstrated proficiency in complex financial analysis
• Ability to glean insights from data and make strategic recommendations
• Entrepreneurial, persistent, with the desire to go deep into details
• Relentlessly resourceful and able to drive projects autonomously from planning to implementation, with limited oversight
• Team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• High degree of intellectual curiosity with exceptional work ethic, and a can do/will do attitude

About Yieldstreet

Join a team of diverse, smart, and friendly people from 8 different countries who speak a total of 17 different languages who are on a mission to make alternative investments a fundamental part of the modern portfolio. Our team is comprised of successful entrepreneurs with combined exits of over $1B. We get social with each other during happy hours, exercise classes and team off sites! We are a hybrid work company giving you the opportunity to connect with your peers in real time with the flexibility to work remotely a few days per week. 

Compensation:

• HIRING SALARY RANGE: $175,000+ (Actual salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Compensation package also includes generous, bonus, benefits and equity.

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