Associate, Capital Markets and Formation
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Crusoe's mission is to accelerate the abundance of energy and intelligence. We’re crafting the engine that powers a world where people can create ambitiously with AI — without sacrificing scale, speed, or sustainability. Be a part of the AI revolution with sustainable technology at Crusoe. Here, you'll drive meaningful innovation, make a tangible impact, and join a team that’s setting the pace for responsible, transformative cloud infrastructure.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to join our Corporate Finance team as an Associate, Capital Markets and Capital Formation. In this critical role, you will manage the company's financial structure by determining where we source our capital and how we strategically deploy it. This role requires a unique blend of financial structuring expertise, capital allocation discipline, and world‑class relationship management to secure and optimize financing essential for our high‑growth initiatives. This role will be based in San Francisco, CA or New York, NY.
What You'll Be Working On
- Capital Formation & Transaction Execution
- Financing Strategy: Support the development and execution of the company's capital strategy across various financing avenues, including debt facilities, asset‑backed securitizations, private placements, and corporate credit lines.
- Transaction Lead: Act as a key execution team member on new debt and equity issuances, coordinating due diligence, managing legal documentation, and overseeing the closing process.
- Financial Modeling: Build, maintain, and stress‑test complex financial models to evaluate new financing proposals, analyze pricing, and assess the impact of different capital structures on the balance sheet and overall cost of capital.
- Market Intelligence: Monitor global debt and equity capital markets, interest rate environments, and peer company financing activity to inform and shape internal strategy.
- Relationship Management & Investor Relations
- Create and maintain key relationships across the banking and buy‑side community. Attend relevant conferences and events to establish strong ties into the capital markets.
- Lender and Investor Relationship Management: Cultivate and maintain strong, high‑touch relationships with commercial banks, investment banks, institutional investors, credit rating agencies, and financial partners.
- External Representation: Prepare high‑quality, professional marketing materials (pitch books, deal teasers, investor presentations) to articulate the company's financial story and financing needs to external capital providers.
- Negotiation Support: Assist senior management in term sheet negotiations and structuring discussions with capital partners.
- Internal Capital Allocation & Treasury
- Internal Bank Function: Work closely with treasury and broader finance organizations to manage capital flows and capital availability for new projects and internal capital requests, applying a rigorous, return‑focused allocation framework.
- Liquidity & Risk Management: Support the Treasury function by analyzing short‑ and long‑term cash flow forecasts, monitoring liquidity levels, and managing interest rate and foreign exchange risk exposures.
- Reporting and Research: Create and distribute internal research papers for executive leadership and the Board of Directors on market activity, peer financings, pricing, and precedent transaction summaries.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- 5+ years of professional experience in a large investment bank, commercial bank, or an active corporate treasury/capital markets group.
- Direct experience in DCM, ECM, Leveraged Finance, Structured Finance, or Commercial/Corporate Banking is highly preferred.
- Proven track record of managing and contributing to the execution of complex financing transactions.
- Exceptional financial modeling and quantitative analysis skills; expertise in MS Excel is mandatory.
- Demonstrated relationship management skills and professional demeanor, with the ability to build immediate credibility with senior internal leaders and external capital partners.
- Superior presentation and communication skills, both written and verbal, for articulating complex financial concepts to diverse audiences.
- A high degree of intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related quantitative field. CFA designation or candidacy is a plus.
Benefits
- Industry‑competitive pay
- Restricted Stock Units in a fast‑growing, well‑funded technology company
- Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
- Employer contributions to HSA accounts
- Paid parental leave
- Paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability
- Teladoc
- 401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Subscription to the Calm app
- MetLife Legal
- Company‑paid commuter benefit; $300/month
Compensation Range
Compensation will be paid in the range of up to $110,000–$170,000 + bonus. Restricted Stock Units are included in all offers. Compensation will be determined by the applicant's knowledge, education, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Crusoe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.
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