Senior Vice President, Capital Markets

At CenterCal Properties, our mission is to create world class retail and mixed-use environments that uplift communities. Located in the dynamic heart of El Segundo, CA, we stand as a beacon of innovation, quality, and inclusivity. We are currently seeking a Senior Vice President who embodies our values of Creative Persistence, High Standards, Being Resourceful, Delivering Today, Integrity is Non-Negotiable, Advocate, Collaborate, Commit, and Building Great Teams Through Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

GENERAL PURPOSE: As the Senior Vice President, Capital Markets, your mission will be to strategically drive and secure capital solutions that fuel CenterCal's ambitious growth plans, while optimizing the company’s financial structure to enhance value creation across the portfolio.

Key Objectives and Deliverables: Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Capital Strategy and Structuring

• Within your first 90 days, assess CenterCal’s existing capital structure, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Within six months, develop and present a strategic plan to diversify funding sources, balancing equity and debt to support growth goals while mitigating risk.
• Lead the structuring and negotiation of complex joint venture agreements, ensuring alignment with CenterCal’s long-term financial objectives.
• Create strategic plan to address the company’s capital needs focused on opportunities for a fund, programmatic joint ventures or one-off projects.

2. Capital Sourcing and Relationship Management

• Build and strengthen relationships with institutional investors, private equity funds, family offices, high net worth partners, and lending partners to ensure a robust pipeline of capital.
• Secure $XXX million in new capital commitments within the first 12 months, enabling the execution of key development projects.
• Represent CenterCal at industry events to position the company as a premier investment partner.
• Be key contact with equity partners at the executive level to ensure that our teams are exceeding expectations at the property and deal level.

3. Transaction Execution

• Oversee the underwriting, due diligence, and closing of capital transactions, ensuring accuracy and alignment with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Successfully close at least three major financing transactions, totaling $XXX million, within the first 18 months.

4. Market Intelligence and Risk Mitigation

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of capital market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and their implications for CenterCal’s portfolio.
• Implement a quarterly reporting process to the executive team on capital market risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with the CAO to create contingency plans for varying market scenarios to ensure liquidity and financial stability.

5. Team Leadership and Collaboration

• Build and mentor a high-performing capital markets team, instilling a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Partner closely with development, leasing, and asset management teams to align capital strategies with project and portfolio objectives.
• Foster collaboration across departments to enhance decision-making and project execution.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location.

Experience and Qualifications

• 15 years of progressive experience in real estate finance, investment banking, or related capital markets roles.
• Deep expertise in structuring equity and debt for mixed-use, retail, or residential real estate projects.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale capital raises, exceeding $200 million annually.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred; CFA or similar certifications a plus.

Key Competencies and Attributes

• Strategic Agility: Ability to anticipate trends, think critically, and develop creative capital solutions that align with the company’s vision.
• Deal-Making Excellence: Proven track record in structuring and negotiating complex financial transactions.
• Relationship Builder: Exceptional ability to cultivate and maintain high-value relationships with investors and lenders.
• Results-Oriented Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver measurable outcomes in high-stakes environments.
• Integrity and Judgment: Uncompromising commitment to ethical practices and sound decision-making.

Success in this role will be measured by your ability to secure and optimize capital, enabling CenterCal to achieve its ambitious growth objectives while maintaining financial stability and fostering long-term stakeholder trust.

1. Main Point of Contact to field communication with Principal related to the following:

• Appraisals and Valuations
• Initial Certifications
• Final Certifications
• Re-certifications
• Business Plan
• Out of Compliance Leases
• Monthly Leasing Update
• Monthly Disposition Update
• Main Point of Contact with current and future equity partners
• Review and Negotiate Loan Documents
• Main Point of Contact with Existing Third Party Lenders
• Outreach to New and Existing Lenders on New Business and Keeping them up to Date with CenterCal Activities.

Corporate

• Member of Executive Team
• Providing oversight to valuation process
• Sit on Investment Committee
• Monthly Development Review
• Review and Approve Pre-Initial Certifications
• Review and Approve Initial Certifications
• Review and Approve Final Certifications
• Sit on New Opportunity Committee
• Sit on Real Estate Committee
• Outstanding quantitative and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and display good judgment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to maintain quantity without sacrificing quality
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Extremely strong work ethic and drive to succeed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Nature of work requires an ability to effectively communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, and operate standard business office equipment. Travels as required to meet accountabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

Work performed in a general office environment. May require extended hours during peak periods.