Associate/Manager, Capital Markets

SB Energy

$110K — $165K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • 3-10+ years of relevant experience in capital markets, particularly in data centers, power, infrastructure, or real estate.
  • Direct experience with project finance, leveraged finance, project bonds, or CMBS is essential.
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in MS Excel; VBA knowledge is a plus.
  • Proven transactional experience, specifically in project finance is preferred.
  • Demonstrated ownership mentality and initiative in communication and problem-solving.
  • Self-motivated with a commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

  • Support capital formation by contributing to deal teams, financial modeling, and due diligence processes.
  • Drive execution toward financial close by resolving issues proactively.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with external partners and internal teams.
  • Collaborate across the organization to facilitate funding processes.
  • Engage with various functional teams on work streams from Capital Markets and other departments.
  • Enhance company processes through continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Foster a positive work culture and uphold strong ethical standards.

Benefits

  • 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision for employees and dependents.
  • 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off plus 11 paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave for employees.
  • Life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage included.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care with company contributions.
  • Support for mental, physical, and social wellness initiatives.
  • Flexible working arrangements and hybrid office setup benefits offered.
  • Monthly reimbursement for phone, internet, and data expenses.
  • Optional legal and pet insurance plans available.
  • Device purchase support for employees.
Full Job Description
Basic Function

As part of the Capital Markets team, the Associate/Senior Manager is responsible for supporting the successful and timely execution of financing for the company. The role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of transactions, including project finance debt, non-recourse bonds, corporate debt. The level of this position can be flexible depending on experience level. As part of collaborative deal teams, the Associate/Senior Manager will focus on work streams such as modeling and analysis, due diligence by capital providers, deal documentation, and external relationship management. This role offers a rich learning opportunity and has the scope to take on more responsibility over time, with the vision that the person ultimately leads financings. We are seeking a team player who is proactive, solving issues and identifying opportunities. The successful candidate will collaborate closely across the company, help to improve company processes, and contribute to our positive culture.

Responsibilities
  • Support capital formation as part of deal teams, including financial modeling and analytic tasks, leading and supporting processes around due diligence, and supporting negotiation of transaction documentation.
  • Overcome issues and help drive execution for financial close.
  • Build and maintain deep relationships externally and across the company.
  • Collaborate to support fundings.
  • Collaborate closely with functional teams across the company, including M&A, FP&A, project development, procurement, construction, and operations, on a variety of work streams originating in both Capital Markets and other functional teams.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of company processes.
  • Be part of our open and positive culture.
  • Maintain uncompromising business ethics.

Qualifications/Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in related field.
  • 3-10+ years of experience working at a leading sponsor, investor/lender, or advisor in data centers/power/infrastructure/real estate with direct capital markets experience (project finance, leveraged finance, project bonds, CMBS).
  • Data center experience in an analytically rigorous environment strongly preferred. Real estate investment banking or commercial real estate lending/investing experience is a plus.
  • Transaction experience required; project finance debt experience preferred.
  • Expert in MS Excel. VBA knowledge a plus.
  • Ownership mentality; comfort with communicating ideas and taking initiative.
  • Self-motivated to do high quality work.
  • Avid learner.

Location: Headquarters in Redwood City, CA (San Francisco Bay Area), or hybrid in San Diego, CA, or Denver, CO or New York Area required.

Base Pay - $110,000 - 165,000

The pay range mentioned above is a guideline. We tailor each offer based on your unique skills, experience, location, and market benchmarks-while ensuring internal parity across our teams. In addition to competitive base pay, total compensation may include a discretionary annual bonus and a market leading comprehensive health and wellness benefits package. Final details will be discussed during the later stages of the hiring process.

Our Health & Wellness Benefits

At SB Energy, we invest in our people and their families with benefits designed for flexibility, support, and peace of mind. Full-time employees enjoy:
  • 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
  • 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
  • Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
  • Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
  • Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
  • Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
  • Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
  • Device Purchase Support

At SB Energy, the success of our projects is driven by a desire to see our projects benefit as many people as possible. We work to serve local communities through volunteering, fundraising, and much more. For example, we're proud to support access and opportunity in engineering and clean energy through impactful mentorship programs and workforce training. When you join SB Energy, you can become a part of these efforts, collaborating with team members who share a vision of building a better future now!

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