Head of Project Finance

George Thomas; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Project Finance to create custom lending solutions and manage debt financings for real estate projects across the U.S. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in real estate lending, strong financial analysis skills, and the ability to build relationships with key industry players.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a real estate lending environment.
• Previous homebuilding experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop custom lending solutions for real estate projects.
• Manage a portfolio of loans and oversee the loan closing process.
• Prepare financing proposals for lenders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Communication

Relationship building

Education

Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics

MBA or CFA

Job description

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

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Director of Project Finance

Objective: The Director of Project Finance is responsible for creating custom lending solutions and arranging debt financings for the company’s real estate projects across the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop custom lending solutions for real estate projects, aligning objectives and requirements with business strategies.
• Build and leverage relationships to gather necessary information for reports and portfolio management.
• Cultivate relationships with key lending partners, capital providers, and industry professionals.
• Prepare financing proposals for lenders, including detailed financing structures, project descriptions, and summaries.
• Interpret financial models and underwriting for bank reporting and loan packages.
• Manage a portfolio of loans and oversee the loan closing process, including engaging counsel for review and negotiation.
• Handle administrative tasks such as sourcing information, managing industry data, and ensuring up-to-date documentation.

Key Attributes:

• Strong understanding of corporate finance theory and real estate lending practices.
• Good knowledge of real estate fundamentals, particularly residential property development.
• Excellent financial analysis skills, including financial modeling and discounted cash flows.
• Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex financial concepts to senior executives.
• Ability to build strong working relationships through trust and credibility.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Additional designations (MBA or CFA) are an asset.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in a real estate lending environment.
• Previous homebuilding experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Accounting/Auditing

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