Vice President, Capital Markets

Prologis Management LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 217,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company 401(k) match

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

Job summary

Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, seeks a proven Vice President, Capital Markets to drive financing strategy for North America. You will lead complex transactions across bonds, loans, and structured finance, coordinating with treasury, legal, tax, and development teams to optimize capital structure and value.

You will build senior relationships with banks and institutional investors, mentor junior staff, and translate market developments into actionable recommendations,

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in real estate capital markets, investment banking, structured finance, corporate finance, real estate finance, or related financial services role.
• Proven experience leading complex financing transactions across corporate, real estate, joint venture, fund, or institutional investment contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and execute commercial real estate debt and structured‑finance transactions.
• Advanced analytical capability in underwriting, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and capital structure evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives involving finance, treasury, tax, accounting, legal, strategic capital, development, and operating teams.
• Executive‑level communication and negotiation skills, including experience presenting complex financing recommendations and negotiating financing terms and transaction documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capital and financing strategies for Prologis, L.P. and its joint ventures, funds, and other investment vehicles across North America, balancing cost, flexibility, leverage, execution certainty, and risk.
• Lead financing transactions across public bonds, private placements, bank loans, revolvers, term loans, secured and unsecured financings, construction and development financing, credit tenant lease financing, structured leases, and other tailored capital solutions.
• Structure financing solutions for development, acquisition, disposition, customer‑led development, logistics, industrial, warehouse, and data center activity, evaluating project‑and‑portfolio‑level alternatives to optimize capital efficiency, funding certainty, risk allocation, and long‑term value creation.
• Lead cross‑functional transaction workstreams with Strategic Capital, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Accounting, Development, Operations, and regional teams, coordinating underwriting, financial modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, diligence, approvals, documentation, closing, and post‑closing requirements.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with banks, life insurance companies, institutional investors, private capital providers, advisors, and other financing sources; lead market soundings, financing negotiations, term‑sheet discussions, and other key commercial negotiations.
• Provide financing, leverage, and credit guidance for strategic capital vehicles and structured equity vehicles, including debt capacity, covenant requirements, encumbered assets, refinancing needs, and lender, investor, and rating agency communications, while partnering with Strategic Capital on equity and joint venture matters.
• Monitor interest rates, credit and real estate capital markets, lender appetite, investor demand, and emerging financing structures; translate market developments into executive‑ready recommendations, capital plans, transaction strategies, and risk assessments while mentoring junior Capital Markets professionals.

Skills

Real estate capital markets

Investment banking

Structured finance

Analytical underwriting

Executive communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance / Economics / Real Estate

JD, MBA, CFA or related credential

Job description

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next.

Job Title: Vice President, Capital Markets Company: Prologis Title: Vice President, Capital Markets Location: San Francisco, CA preferred; other U.S. locations may be considered for highly qualified candidates.

A day in the life

As Vice President, Capital Markets, you will help lead capital strategy, structuring, and execution across Prologis' North American platform, primarily supporting the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, with exposure to international transactions. You will advise senior leadership and partner with Development, Strategic Capital, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Accounting, and regional operating teams to translate business priorities into practical financing solutions. The role will support access to capital across Prologis, L.P. and real estate investment vehicles, including complex corporate, project-level, and structured financings. Success requires strong commercial judgment, disciplined transaction execution, and the ability to anticipate risks and lead complex transactions from strategy through closing.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute capital and financing strategies for Prologis, L.P. and its joint ventures, funds, and other investment vehicles across North America, balancing cost, flexibility, leverage, execution certainty, and risk.
• Lead financing transactions across public bonds, private placements, bank loans, revolvers, term loans, secured and unsecured financings, construction and development financing, credit tenant lease financing, structured leases, and other tailored capital solutions.
• Structure financing solutions for development, acquisition, disposition, customer‑led development, logistics, industrial, warehouse, and data center activity, evaluating project‑and‑portfolio‑level alternatives to optimize capital efficiency, funding certainty, risk allocation, and long‑term value creation.
• Lead cross‑functional transaction workstreams with Strategic Capital, Treasury, Legal, Tax, Accounting, Development, Operations, and regional teams, coordinating underwriting, financial modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, diligence, approvals, documentation, closing, and post‑closing requirements.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with banks, life insurance companies, institutional investors, private capital providers, advisors, and other financing sources; lead market soundings, financing negotiations, term‑sheet discussions, and other key commercial negotiations.
• Provide financing, leverage, and credit guidance for strategic capital vehicles and structured equity vehicles, including debt capacity, covenant requirements, encumbered assets, refinancing needs, and lender, investor, and rating agency communications, while partnering with Strategic Capital on equity and joint venture matters.
• Monitor interest rates, credit and real estate capital markets, lender appetite, investor demand, and emerging financing structures; translate market developments into executive‑ready recommendations, capital plans, transaction strategies, and risk assessments while mentoring junior Capital Markets professionals.

Required:

• 12+ years of progressive experience in real estate capital markets, investment banking, structured finance, corporate finance, real estate finance, or a related financial services role.
• Proven experience leading complex financing transactions across corporate, real estate, joint venture, fund, or institutional investment contexts.
• Demonstrated ability to structure and execute commercial real estate debt and structured‑finance transactions.
• Advanced analytical capability in underwriting, scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and capital structure evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives involving finance, treasury, tax, accounting, legal, strategic capital, development, and operating teams.
• Executive‑level communication and negotiation skills, including experience presenting complex financing recommendations and negotiating financing terms and transaction documentation.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, accountability, discretion, and attention to detail in complex transaction environments.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Accounting, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• JD, MBA, CFA, or other advanced finance‑related credential.
• Experience supporting logistics, industrial, warehouse, customer‑led development, or data center real estate projects.
• Experience financing strategic capital vehicles, joint ventures, funds, or structured equity vehicles, including interaction with rating agencies or institutional investors.
• North American real estate or capital markets experience with international transaction exposure.
• Demonstrates willingness and capability to leverage emerging technology, automation, and AI tools to improve efficiency, quality, and speed.
• Exercises sound judgment, creative thinking, and accountability for outcomes.

Hiring Salary Range of: $217,000 - $300,000. Salary and whole compensation package (bonus target & LTI (Long Term Incentives) to be determined by the candidate’s location, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

#LI-KR1 People First

Each of us working at Prologis plays an essential role in the enduring success of our company. We value people who are decisive, courageous and adaptable. While we are one company, locations and departments operate with autonomy and accountability. Individuals take the initiative here. When you join Prologis, you work shoulder to shoulder with some of the top talent in the industry to do the best work of your career. Every employee belongs. Every employee contributes. Employees advance their careers here. As a successful global enterprise, Prologis has never lost sight of what matters most, our strong belief that our people are the most important part of our business. And because of that, we provide a generous total rewards package and take a lot of time to focus on quality management and leadership development. People come first here.

• All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
• Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
• We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background verification.

Prologis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religions, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type: Full time Location: San Francisco, California Additional Locations: Denver, Colorado, New York, New York

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