CRE - Debt and Equity Placement, Structured Finance Leader

Rutherford International

. Advise clients on feasible capital for acquisitions, maturities, construction finance, joint ventures and recapitalisations .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in advising clients on capital structures, financing feasibility, and managing complex transactions in commercial real estate. Capable of leading teams and negotiating terms while maintaining strong relationships with lenders, investors, and sponsors.

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Debt PlacementEquity PlacementStructured FinanceCapital Structure AnalysisTransaction Management

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Hard Skills

Capital AcquisitionFinancing AnalysisRisk AssessmentNegotiationMarket Comparison

Soft Skills

Client AdvisoryTeam LeadershipCommunicationProcess Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional DesignationsLicenses

Industry Keywords

Commercial Real EstateJoint VenturesRecapitalisationsDebt FundsAsset Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise clients on feasible capital for acquisitions, maturities, construction finance, joint ventures and recapitalisations
Understand client objectives, constraints and risk appetite
Sound the market and compare debt, equity and hybrid structures
Prepare information for lenders and investors
Run competitive processes and negotiate terms within instructions
Coordinate sponsors, lenders, investors and specialists through closing
Advise colleagues on financing feasibility in leasing and investment transactions
Develop colleagues and share counterparty relationships when leading a team
Assess capital structures against asset cash flow and lender terms
Respond when anticipated lenders or investors change terms or withdraw before closing
Support financing analysis for buyers whose bidding ability depends on financing
Record and communicate analysis, comparisons, information packages, process management, records and escalations
Register interest for future senior debt and equity placement and structured finance opportunities rather than applying for a current vacancy
Participate in registration, initial review, assessment invitation, assessment, curator review and membership decision processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Established debt and equity placement and structured finance professionals, including those who originate financing mandates, execute them, or lead teams
Credible aspirants and professionals from lending, debt funds, real estate investment banking, asset management and development finance are welcome
Demonstrated capability, or assessed potential, to lead sound capital decisions in an appropriate commercial real estate context
Experience with some combination of senior debt, subordinate debt or preferred equity, joint-venture equity and recapitalisations is relevant
Ability to compare capital structures and explain cost, risk, control and flexibility trade-offs to clients
Ability to manage lender, investor and sponsor processes through closing
Ability to clearly identify whom the professional represents and what they can and cannot commit
Ability to distinguish accountable work, shared decisions and outcomes influenced by external parties
Current résumé required for registration
Three short written questions required; applicants should not include confidential client information
No fixed minimum experience, transaction value, fee level or market applies
Licences and professional designations are considered; licensing requirements vary by jurisdiction
Senior title is welcome but not essential
Career Thesis and LinkedIn profile are not required at registration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Membership in the Rutherford Talent Guild™ for accepted members
Longer-term career relationship management and career development support
Curator-led development of a Career Thesis
Potential selective introductions to organisations for specific roles, including private talent pipelines and retained searches, subject to credible fit, consent and applicable arrangements
RutherfordINTEL Assessment interpreted alongside experience, achievements and objectives
Professional development priority identification
Potential consideration for permanent appointments
Remote position