Director of Structured Finance, Multi-Family

The Director of Structured Finance at DLP is responsible for managing the placement of multifamily debt, leading the creation of lender packages, analyzing asset financials, preparing financial models, and negotiating the best debt terms. This role is pivotal in providing insights and managing debt monitoring as well as generating lending opportunities through relationship-building.

Candidates for the Director of Structured Finance position at DLP should possess over five years of debt placement experience, with at least two years in-house for developers or sponsors. Additionally, familiarity with construction financing and development processes is essential, making relevant experience crucial for this leadership role.

The Director of Structured Finance plays a vital role in advancing DLP's mission of building Thriving Communities by effectively managing debt placements, optimizing financial structures for client-owned assets, and ensuring sustainable funding solutions that positively impact housing developments and community transformations.

Success in the Director of Structured Finance role at DLP requires strong analytical abilities, excellent financial modeling skills, and the capability to negotiate favorable debt terms. Additionally, relationship-building skills and strategic thinking to monitor financing opportunities are essential to thrive in this competitive environment.

DLP offers a competitive benefits package for the Director of Structured Finance role, including unlimited PTO, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, and additional educational incentives. The environment is designed to foster personal growth while making a significant impact on communities.

Discuss specific projects where you've successfully placed multifamily debt, emphasizing the types of lenders you’ve worked with and your role in terms of analysis, negotiation, and relationship management.

Explain the types of financial models you've developed, how you use them to analyze a property's financial health, and the key metrics that are most critical for lenders evaluating a deal.

Illustrate your strategies for establishing and maintaining relationships, highlighting specific networking activities and how you’ve leveraged these connections to benefit previous employers.

Share a specific experience, detailing the challenges you faced, the strategies you employed to find solutions, and the final outcome of the deal.

Discuss your methods for keeping abreast of market trends and regulations, such as attending industry conferences, subscribing to relevant publications, and networking with other professionals in the field.

Identify key qualities like analytical skills, negotiation prowess, proactive problem-solving, and a strong network, as well as emphasize the importance of aligning these strengths with DLP's mission.

Provide examples of how you monitored advising on loan maturities, covenants, and refinances, emphasizing your approach to ensuring compliance and maintaining strong lender relationships.

Outline your process for analyzing financial statements, creating cash flow projections, and preparing insightful reports that drive decision-making for lenders.

Share an anecdote that highlights your negotiation skills, the tactics you used, and the significance of the outcome to the project or organization.

Discuss your passion for the impact of housing on communities and your desire to provide financial solutions that support housing development and improve lives.