The Director of Finance Partners & Debt Placement will be responsible for managing the placement of primarily multifamily debt with permanent lenders and construction lenders. Driving the placement of both DLP and client-owned assets, this role is pivotal to the growth of our portfolio.
What you have already achieved: (Requirements)
- 5+ years of experience placing debt
- 2+ years experience working “in-house” for developers and sponsors
- 2+ years experience working on development and construction financing
What you are great at: (Responsibilities)
- Lead the creation and/or review of lender packages for deals/engagements assigned.
- Analyze asset financials, prepare financial models, and write-ups for lender submission packages.
- Provide insights, analysis, and live debt quotes before offers are placed and during due diligence.
- Gather 4-10 term sheets per loan request and prepare a debt matrix to compare options with recommendations, including for bridge, construction, and permanent loans.
- Manage DLP Lending debt monitoring, including maturities, covenants, etc.
- Maintain advanced knowledge of real estate debt markets.
- Monitor opportunities for supplemental financing and refinances through DLP's portfolio.
- Negotiate best debt terms, conditions, and covenants
- Lead lender due diligence and communication throughout the entire loan closing process, including leading lender checklist calls.
- Provide exit financing analysis and debt placement services on behalf of DLP elite members.
- Execute debt placement agreements with sponsors.
- Network and build relationships with multifamily brokers to generate lending opportunities.
- Manage and update the Capital Markets directory.
- Attend all required meetings and work proactively to provide solutions to improve the performance of the management company.
- Learn all DLP Direct Lending Partners Bridge Loan products, processes, and underwriting.
What You’re Motivated By:
- Making an impact. Whether it's the residents who call our Thriving Communities home, the investors who trust us to be stewards of their capital, or the sponsors we work with to 10x their business, everything we do is about making an impact.
- Challenges. You see roadblocks as opportunities and are proactive in finding solutions.
- Growth. We’ve been named to the Inc. 5000 as one of the Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for twelve consecutive years.
Who We Are
What We Do In One Sentence:
We finance the building of Thriving Communities.
Our Mission:
We are changing the nation through the building of Thriving Communities. We are the leader in funding the building of Thriving Communities centered in safe, attainable housing.
Our Purpose:
To passionately make an extraordinary impact by transforming lives and building Thriving Communities.
Our Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal (BHAG):
To positively impact and transform 10 million lives by funding the building of 5,000 Thriving Communities, becoming one of America’s 100 largest private companies.
Our Culture:
- We work hard, marching towards ambitious goals driven by a purpose that’s bigger than ourselves.
- We are impact-driven, seeking to make a difference not just on the affordable housing crisis but also in the lives of our employees, investors, and partners.
- We are disciplined, following our exclusive Elite Execution System to develop personally and professionally.
- We strive to Live Fully, finding fulfillment in all areas of our lives.
Our Core Values:
Driven For Greatness: We are driven by the pursuit of knowledge and the paramount importance of a growth mindset, cultivating greatness both personally and professionally.
Living Fully: We prioritize living fully with a dedication to achieving optimal health in all aspects of life: faith, family, friends, freedom, fun , fulfillment, fitness, and finance. . We are intentional with our time, integrating the 8fs of our life to achieve our goals & God’s goals.
Grit: We have the endurance and unshakable commitment necessary to achieve our visionary long-term goals.
Community: We elevate the greater good over individual interests, magnifying our impact and cultivating thriving relationships with investors, sponsors, residents, and our colleagues.
Authenticity: We are true to ourselves and others, steadfast in our beliefs and values. We hold ourselves and others accountable, fostering open dialogue to propel growth.
Prepared to Win: We apply discipline to our thoughts and our actions, which leads us to put forth consistent effort and commitment doing the important proactive work despite the urgent priorities we face each day. We plan to win, and are prepared for volatility and challenges.
Kingdom Impact: We share God's love and transformative power through our labor, serving everyone in God’s likeness. The world will know God more through our work and how we do it.
Twenty-Mile March: We march towards clear, well-defined goals and objectives with unwavering focus, constantly evaluating our performance and course correcting as needed.
Stewardship: We are guided by our commitments to those who trust us with their capital, their communities, and their careers .
Servant Leadership: We lead with high standards & deep devotion. We display as humble confidence as we build deep relationships and trust. We show the way through the forest, empowering growth, accountability, and a founder’s mentality, with team members regularly asking “What else can I do to achieve the desired results?”
Benefits and Perks:
Unlimited PTO, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 401(k) matching, learning/educational incentives, Volunteer Time Off, well-being programs, company events, self improvement/productivity tools, & the incredible feeling of making a difference.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
DLP is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require assistance in searching for a position or submitting an application, please contact HR at hr@dlpcapital.com. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify). California applicants can view our California Data Privacy Policy here.