Job Description

About Us

Goldenrod is a dynamic and growing commercial real estate company with a strong focus on development, acquisitions, and asset management. We take a family office-style approach to our business—prioritizing long-term relationships, intentional growth, and operational excellence across our portfolio. We are currently seeking a Banking & Capital Markets Associate to join our Investments & Fundraising team.

This is a highly relational and analytical role focused on managing Goldenrod’s network of lending partners. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in real estate finance, a proactive communication style, and a desire to build deep, long-term relationships with lenders. You’ll play a critical role in tracking debt market appetite, coordinating updates with banks, and helping secure optimal financing for Goldenrod’s pipeline of deals.

*Please note, this position may require occasional travel to visit lenders and attend team meetings in Omaha or other regional offices.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Goldenrod’s lending and banking relationships.
• Provide quarterly updates and ad hoc communication to lenders about Goldenrod’s pipeline, strategy, and capital needs.
• Monitor capital markets and maintain a pulse on lender appetite, credit parameters, interest rates, and market shifts.
• Track and document lender preferences, loan products, and contact information in an internal CRM or database.
• Assist in structuring and coordinating debt placement for acquisitions, developments, and refinancings.
• Prepare materials such as lender pitch decks, project overviews, and light financial models.
• Collaborate with the Investments, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure alignment between lending strategy and project execution.
• Support broader fundraising activities as needed, including equity investor updates and deal-level materials.

Qualification Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial real estate finance, banking, capital markets, or debt placement.
• Solid understanding of real estate debt structures and underwriting fundamentals.

Certifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, or similar).
• Familiarity with loan underwriting, capital stack modeling, and commercial loan documentation is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a polished, confident, and clear presentation style.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple concurrent lender relationships.
• Team-oriented with a low-ego, high-ownership mindset.
• Motivated by both structure and entrepreneurial flexibility—able to work within a lean team.

Why Join Us?

At Goldenrod, we are builders, problem solvers, and self-starters. We thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where individuals take initiative, think critically, and solve problems without minimal oversight. We value speed, but not at the expense of thoughtfulness and precision—our work is meticulous, and we expect the same from our team. If you seek solutions, embrace challenges, and operate with a high level of ownership and accountability, we would love to have you join our team.

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