Director of Debt & Investments

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.

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