Ducera Partners LLC · 1 day ago
Director - Capital Solutions - New York
New York, New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $275K/yrDucera Partners is a leading independent investment banking and strategic advisory firm. The Director on the Capital Solutions team is responsible for leading the origination and execution of financing mandates while mentoring junior team members and developing actionable financing ideas.
Financial ServicesWealth Management
Responsibilities
Take a leadership role in the origination and execution of financing mandates, including primary capital raises, refinancings, recapitalizations, and merger and acquisition financings, while working closely with senior bankers, clients, and investors
Lead transaction execution processes with limited oversight, including the development of marketing materials, coordination of investor due diligence / Q&A, structuring of key deal terms, and negotiation of legal documentation relevant to financing transactions
Identify and develop actionable financing ideas across a variety of transaction types tailored to financial sponsors, publicly traded companies, and privately held businesses
Lead pitch development and client marketing efforts, including origination materials, market updates, capital structure analyses, and financing strategy recommendations with limited oversight from senior bankers
Monitor leveraged finance and private capital markets to anticipate client needs and proactively surface opportunities driven by market dislocation, maturity walls, or strategic events
Partner with senior bankers on broader business development initiatives, including coverage planning, white-space analysis, and sector-specific growth strategies
Mentor junior team members, setting expectations for analytical quality, responsiveness, and professionalism that are consistent with a high-performance culture
Lead, oversee, and manage ongoing efforts to develop proprietary databases, client coverage strategies, and tracking of business development opportunities
Operate effectively in a lean, entrepreneurial environment, balancing origination responsibility with execution oversight and business development efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent)
Extensive knowledge of and background in capital markets
Proven experience executing a wide variety of financing transactions within broadly syndicated debt / equity markets and / or private capital markets
Judgment to manage processes, negotiate key terms, and resolve issues while delegating analytical workstreams
Deep working knowledge of leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and private credit markets, including pricing dynamics, current market trends, and investor behavior
Experience with and working knowledge of equity capital markets, including common equity, hybrid equity, preferred offerings, and PIPEs
Strong fundamental credit underwriting skills, including assessment of business and industry risk, cash flow durability, leverage and coverage metrics, downside analysis, and identification of key areas of focus by investors
Ability to independently frame financing strategies and transaction ideas, translating market conditions and client objectives into actionable advisory recommendations
Track record of leading pitches, client presentations, and market discussions, with credibility in front of CFOs, private equity partners, and capital providers
Strong commercial instincts and business development mindset, with comfort operating in a boutique, entrepreneurial environment
Demonstrated leadership ability, including mentoring junior professionals and managing teams within a lean / boutique platform
Highly motivated and team-oriented with excellent leadership records
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Outstanding project management skills
Exceptional attention to detail
Company
Ducera Partners LLC
Ducera Partners is a leading investment banking advisory practice focused on providing trusted, independent advice and innovative solutions to decision makers in complex and transformative corporate finance transactions.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
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Partner
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