Director of Capital Markets

Methodfi; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A climate tech startup is seeking a Director of Capital Markets to shape its financial strategy. Responsibilities include leading capital raising efforts and building financial forecasting models. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of investment banking experience, with a strong ability to develop compelling investment narratives. The role is remote with occasional travel, offering competitive equity and benefits.

Benefits

Company equity

401K retirement plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Mental health benefits

Public transportation benefits

Parental leave

Generous vacation policy

Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's

Qualifications

• 5+ years of investment banking.
• Experience building long-term financial forecasting models.
• Ability to create compelling investment narratives.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital raising efforts for corporate growth.
• Monitor financial markets for strategic insights.
• Oversee liquidity and cash flow forecasting.

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial modeling

Startup experience

Building investment stories

Funding round support

Job description

Overview

Founded in 2019, Brimstone is an innovative industrial startup with a proprietary, efficient, and deeply decarbonized process for producing Ordinary Portland Cement. We’re now growing our all-star team of sharp, mission-driven, collaborative professionals as we continue to refine our process and move towards construction of our first production facilities.

Job Brief

As the Director of Capital Markets, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial positioning of our company. You will be responsible for partnering with our CFO, business, and engineering to understand long-term financial forecasts. You will leverage these relationships to build a clear picture of the company’s financial situation five or more years out. This is an exceptional opportunity to help build the financial function of a high impact startup in the climate tech sector. If you are passionate about the climate, and consider yourself highly organized and ambitious, learn more about the role.

This role is eligible to sit remotely, with strategic travel as needed.

Key focus areas

• Capital Raising & Structuring
  • Lead capital raising efforts, including equity, debt, and hybrid instruments, to support corporate strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive capital structure models and financing strategies aligned with short- and long-term objectives.
  • Manage negotiations and execution of financing transactions with investment banks, lenders, and other financial institutions.
  • Conduct scenario analysis and evaluate trade-offs between various funding options.
• Market Intelligence & Strategy
  • Monitor financial markets and macroeconomic trends to anticipate capital market opportunities and risks.
  • Provide strategic insights on market developments, interest rates, investor behavior, and competitive activity.
  • Advise executive leadership on optimal timing and structures for financing and capital allocation.
• Risk & Liquidity Management
  • Oversee liquidity and cash flow forecasting to ensure adequate funding for operations and investments.
  • Implement hedging strategies to mitigate interest rate, foreign exchange, and other financial risks.
  • Ensure compliance with all loan covenants, regulatory disclosures, and reporting requirements.

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of investment banking.
• Startup experience is a plus.
• Building long-term financial forecasting models.
• Ability to take financial models and build an investment story.
• Bonus if you have successfully supported funding rounds for a startup.
• We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all the above.

Benefits

• Company equity.
• 401K retirement plan with matching.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Mental health benefits.
• 100% covered public transportation benefits.
• 12-weeks of leave for any new parents.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.
• A fun, diverse, and talented team focused on making the biggest impact possible on climate change.

Compliance notice: In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Our Commitment to Diversity

Brimstone is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We seek to build a unique team of individuals and create an environment where all backgrounds and experiences are respected and appreciated. We credit our success to the values that we uphold, and to the different perspectives each team member brings every day. We would never intentionally discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.

We strive to provide an inclusive candidate experience. If there are any reasonable accommodations that you may need during the interview process, please let us know.