Corporate Development Associate - Structured Finance

Lambda; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cash & equity compensation

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) Plan with company match

Flexible paid time-off plan

Job summary

A leading finance firm in San Francisco is seeking a Corporate Development Associate to focus on structured finance and capital formation. This role involves executing large-scale financing strategies, working closely with executive teams and external partners. Ideal candidates will have 2-4 years of investment banking experience, particularly in digital infrastructure. Generous benefits, including health coverage and flexible PTO, are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in investment banking.
• Experience in digital infrastructure and debt capital markets.
• Strong understanding of legal entity structuring and credit risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Model complex financing structures and present findings.
• Support deal structuring and interface with financial partners.
• Prepare board-facing materials for transaction decisions.

Skills

Expertise in project finance

Exceptional modeling skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving mindset

Job description

Corporate Development Associate, Structured Finance

Salary range: $150,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr

Location: Requires presence in San Francisco / San Jose office 4 days per week (work‑from‑home day is Tuesday).

The Role

We’re seeking a high‑caliber finance professional to join our Corporate Development team as an associate focused on capital formation and strategic transactions. This is a critical role focused on the execution of Lambda’s project financings and partnerships. You will be responsible for executing multi‑billion‑dollar GPU and data center funding strategies as well as supporting Lambda’s strategic investments in the AI infrastructure market. You’ll work closely with the CFO, Head of Corporate Development & Capital Markets, as well as external counterparties (banks, credit funds, advisors, legal counsel, etc.) to ensure Lambda’s rapid expansion.

What You’ll Do

• Model, execute, and present on complex financing structures, including:
  • Asset‑backed loans (ABL / ABS)
  • SPVs and bankruptcy‑remote entities
  • Secured and unsecured term loans and revolvers
  • Receivable purchase facilities (RFP) and warehouse facilities
  • HY bonds, public convertible notes, etc.
  • Hybrid/equity‑linked instruments
• Support deal structuring and recommend solutions to the executive team
• Interface with lenders, bankers, advisors, strategic partners, and founders
• Own deal‑level financial models including cash flow waterfalls, merger models, and potential investment return models
• Prepare board‑facing materials and analysis to support transaction decisions
• While this is primarily a Capital Markets focused role, candidates should also demonstrate the ability to evaluate M&A and strategic investment opportunities in the AI Infrastructure market

Qualifications

• 2‑4 years of experience in investment banking, specifically focused on digital infrastructure, debt capital markets, or structured products roles
• Expertise in project finance, including the design and execution of complex secured and unsecured debt transactions
• Fundamental understanding of legal entity structuring, intercompany dynamics, and credit risk mitigation techniques
• Experience supporting credit agreement negotiation and managing due diligence for multi‑party financing transactions
• Exceptional modeling, communication, and project management skills
• Self‑starter who thrives on solving problems directly, not delegating them—willing to go deep into documentation, models, and deal mechanics
• Experience in capital‑intensive industries (data centers, infrastructure, cloud, semis, telecom, renewables, etc.) preferred

Benefits

• Founded in 2012, ~400 employees (2025) and growing fast
• Generous cash & equity compensation
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Wellness and commuter stipends for select roles
• 401(k) Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
• Flexible paid time‑off plan that we all actually use

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.