Director, Capital Markets

About Riot Platforms

Riot’s (NASDAQ: RIOT) vision is to be the world’s most trusted platform for powering and building digital infrastructure. Riot’s mission is to empower the future of digital infrastructure by positively impacting the sectors, networks, and communities that we touch. We believe that the combination of an innovative spirit and strong community partnership allows us to achieve best-in-class execution and create successful outcomes.

Who we are

At Riot, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Our team members have unparalleled opportunities to work on groundbreaking initiatives. Through technical excellence and strategic execution, Riot has positioned itself as a leader in the industry driving advancements that continue to set new benchmarks in digital infrastructure. 

We are trailblazers. Problem solvers. People who thrive in fast paced environments, communicate clearly, and bring relentless focus to efficiency and execution.

About the role

Riot is financing a rapidly growing portfolio of data center developments, with a mix of project-level debt, corporate facilities, and capital markets executions. This role is primarily transaction driven, helping to execute on debt financings from initial lease review, financial modeling, preparing marketing materials, term sheet and lender negotiations, through to documentation, diligence, and financial close. Post funding responsibilities will be to support compliance and lender reporting across active facilities.

This is a hands-on, execution-oriented, relationship driven role with active cross functional workstreams with other leaders across Riot’s finance/corporate development, treasury, legal, accounting, and data center groups. The role will also serve as a liaison between Riot and and the lender and investor community, including banks, agents, rating agencies, and outside counsel.

This is a remote position with travel up to 25% travel for lender/investor meetings, site visits, Riot corporate off sites.

What you'll do

• Execute on the capital markets strategy, supporting debt financings across the spectrum including construction loans, project finance, corporate facilities, and capital markets issuances.
• Manage the deal process from end to end, across multiple concurrent workstreams: including structuring, financial modelling, negotiating, documentation, and closing.
• Review financing and legal documents including term sheets, credit agreements, security and collateral documents, guarantees, hedging arrangements and related lease agreements.
• Prepare lender and rating agency presentations, term sheet summaries, and materials for senior management, Board approvals and earnings presentations.
• Run scenario and sensitivity analyses across different financing structures or assumptions, capital costs, and equity requirements,
• Monitor ongoing compliance and lender reporting across live facilities, including covenant calculations and compliance certificates.

What you'll have

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics, or a related field. CFA or MBA preferred.
• 7-10+ years in investment banking, project or corporate finance, treasury and capital markets, leveraged finance, private equity or a similar role. Data center, power, energy or real estate experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills in financial modeling (including cash flow modeling and debt mechanics) and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with project finance/bank market, high-yield, ABS or private placement debt, including a deep knowledge of the broader financial and capital markets and macroeconomic dynamic
• Strong attention to detail, ability to manage multiple deadlines at once, strong negotiator, and clear communication skills

Compensation and Benefits 

• Competitive Salary: $190,000-$200,000 (commensurate with experience) + bonus + sign-on equity grant. 
• Long-Term Growth: Eligible to participate in Riot’s equity incentive programs and share in the success you help build. 
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Incudes a generous company match. 
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Multiple medical plan options, including 100% company-paid plans. 
• Wellness & Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy free gym memberships, pet insurance, childcare discounts, and more to support your life both in and out of work. 

Riot is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.