Director of Debt & Investments

Location Detail: 100 Pearl Street Hartford (10484)

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Position Summary:

The Director of Debt and Investments is responsible for managing the organization’s debt portfolio and strategic investments, ensuring alignment with financial objectives and long-term sustainability. The Director oversees debt issuance for capital projects, coordinates activities with Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) for endowment, pension and captive investments, including strategic investment initiatives, such as healthcare venture funds and direct investments in early-stage companies. The Director ensures compliance with financial regulations and handles administrative functions related to these areas, ensuring smooth operations and alignment with organizational goals

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead planning, structuring, and issuance of debt for capital projects, including tax-exempt and taxable bonds. Lead debt-related financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Monitor compliance with debt covenants and regulatory requirements
• Manage relationships with rating agencies, underwriters, and financial advisors ensuring timely and accurate communication
• Monitor covenant compliance, interest rate exposure, and refinancing opportunities
• Coordinate activities with Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) relating to reporting and administrative activities of endowment, defined benefit pension and captive investments
• Monitor performance of OCIO and ensure adherence to investment policy statements
• Evaluate and execute funding of investments in healthcare venture funds and direct investments in early to late-stage startup companies
• Monitor portfolio and warrant performance and report on strategic investment outcomes to senior leadership
• Utilize platforms such as Backstop, Canoe, and Carta for investment tracking, reporting, and analysis
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align investment strategies with long-term financial and strategic goals

• Supervise administrative processes for both investment and debt functions

• Identify and mitigate financial risks related to debt and investments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
• Ten plus years of progressive experience in debt issuance and investment management, preferably in a non-profit or healthcare setting
• Non-profit debt issuance (tax-exempt bonds, private placements)
• Endowment and pension fund management
• Strategic investment planning and asset allocation
• Venture capital and direct investments in early-stage companies
• Experience collaborating with investment committees
• Ability to effectively plan, manage and prioritize multiple projects at a variety of stages
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong problem solving and strategic thinking abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced team environment

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