Director-Capital Markets

Lakewood

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

The Capital Markets Director plays a central role in project finance execution, capital formation, commercial structuring, and underwriting of major growth investments. This role is designed for candidates with a private equity or investment banking background who are seeking greater ownership, autonomy, and direct exposure to real assets, while maintaining institutional rigor and sponsor visibility. The role reports directly to a Vice President and works closely with senior management, the company’s private equity sponsors, lenders, and external advisors. Background:We are a private equity–backed energy infrastructure platform focused on the development, acquisition, financing, and operation of large-scale midstream and power assets across North America. Our portfolio and growth pipeline include oil and gas pipelines, gas-fired power generation, CCUS infrastructure, and other energy transition infrastructure. Essential duties and responsibilities:Project Finance & Capital Formation. Lead analytical workstreams for the structuring and execution of construction and term financings for large-scale energy infrastructure projects, including bank debt, private placements, structured equity, and sponsor capital. Develop and evaluate optimal capital structures, debt sizing frameworks, covenant profiles, and return metrics across greenfield and brownfield investments. Serve as day-to-day finance lead on select transactions, coordinating across internal teams and external advisors (banks, legal counsel, independent engineers)Support lender diligence processes, manage data requests, and assist in negotiation of key financing terms Financial Modeling & Investment Underwriting. Own the development and maintenance of complex, institutional-quality project finance models, including construction draws, operating projections, debt sizing, and return analysis. Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to evaluate downside protections, capital structure resilience, and sponsor return outcomes. Review and refine financial analyses prepared by junior team members and external advisors. Translate commercial and contractual terms into clear financial impacts to inform investment decisions Strategic Finance & Commercial Support. Provide financial leadership and support in commercial negotiations, including offtake agreements, tolling arrangements, and EPC contracts. Evaluate contractual risk allocation and economic tradeoffs in coordination with legal and commercial teams. Contribute to corporate-level strategic initiatives, portfolio optimization, and capital allocation decisions Board, Sponsor & Investor Engagement. Prepare board-level materials, investment memoranda, and strategic analyses for senior management and the private equity sponsor. Support presentations and diligence processes for lenders, investors, and rating agencies. Provide independent analytical recommendations to senior leadership regarding investment, financing, and risk management decisions Team Leadership. Mentor and review work of junior team members to ensure high analytical standards and consistency of output. Help maintain modeling best practices and institutional discipline across the finance function Minimum requirements:Education:Bachelor of Science in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field. Experience/ Specific Knowledge:5 years of relevant experience in:Project finance or infrastructure investment banking. Infrastructure / energy private equity. Corporate development or strategic finance within energy infrastructure. Demonstrated involvement in closed transactions, including direct exposure to construction financing. Experience with midstream, gas-fired power generation, or CO2 / CCUS infrastructure strongly preferred. Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

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