Director, Infrastructure & Public Finance - Originations

About the role

ORIX Corporation USA’s Infrastructure & Public Finance group (IPF) is seeking an experienced originator to source high-yield private credit investments. The successful candidate will focus on securing land development opportunities for investment, primarily in Texas and the US Sunbelt states.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing and closing of high-yield debt opportunities.
• Leverage a deep understanding of risk underwriting and complex deal structuring to drive portfolio growth.
• Utilize existing relationships with real estate developers to expand ORIX’s footprint in the residential and commercial sectors.

Requirements

• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated success in originating and closing high-yield private credit or real estate transactions.
• Strategic Network: An established contact list of real estate developers.
• Professional Background: Experience in Investment Banking, Private Credit, or Residential/Commercial Real Estate Development lending.
• Risk Analysis: Assist in the preparation and presentation of credit presentations for approval committees. Work as part of a team to develop independent and fact-based investment recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year university in finance, economics, or related field required.
• Minimum 10 years of financial advisory, real estate development or investment banking experience.
• Master’s degree from accredited university preferred.
• CPA or CFA beneficial but not required.

About the IPF Team

The Infrastructure & Public Finance group is an innovative, flexible investor based in Dallas. The 14-person team provides senior and subordinate debt and preferred equity capital across a diverse range of public and private financings in a highly collaborative environment.