VP of Capital Markets

Bravo Capital is a commercial real estate finance firm with a dedicated HUD/FHA lending platform, providing creative and competitive HUD/FHA financing solutions for real estate sponsors, investors, and operators across multifamily, healthcare, and other HUD-eligible commercial real estate asset classes. Bravo also originates bridge financing directly through its affiliated balance-sheet lending platform, giving sponsors a single, fully integrated source of capital, from short-term bridge acquisition and reposition loans through permanent HUD/FHA debt, with seamless bridge-to-HUD execution under one roof.

We are looking to expand our HUD platform by adding a VP of Capital Markets. This is an entrepreneurial opportunity for a capital markets professional to help grow a dedicated function that directly supports Bravo’s HUD/FHA lending business and HUD-focused capital relationships.

Position Overview

The VP of Capital Markets will help develop lender, investor, and capital partner relationships that directly support HUD/FHA financing opportunities; source and structure HUD/FHA-focused financing transactions; support transaction execution; and help create the systems and processes needed to scale the function over time.

The ideal candidate is a commercial real estate capital markets professional with strong relationship instincts, transaction experience, and the ability to operate with urgency in an entrepreneurial environment. This role is expected to become a growth engine for Bravo’s HUD/FHA platform by expanding the firm’s ability to source, structure, and execute HUD/FHA-related financing solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the growth of Bravo Capital’s Capital Markets function in alignment with the firm’s HUD/FHA lending platform, including process, pipeline management, relationship tracking, and execution standards.
• Source, structure, and place HUD/FHA-focused debt financing solutions, including integrated bridge-to-HUD executions, for HUD-eligible commercial real estate transactions.
• Develop and manage relationships with HUD/FHA-focused capital providers, including GNMA/HUD-insured MBS investors and other lenders and investors that directly support HUD/FHA financing.
• Identify new HUD/FHA-relevant business opportunities with real estate sponsors, owners, operators, brokers, and referral partners.
• Partner with Bravo’s HUD originations, underwriting, credit, and leadership teams to evaluate opportunities and determine appropriate HUD/FHA financing strategies.
• Lead or support transaction execution from initial opportunity review through lender/investor outreach, term sheet negotiation, diligence coordination, and closing support for HUD/FHA-related financing opportunities.
• Create repeatable processes, templates, reporting, and pipeline discipline for the Capital Markets function.
• Help expand the Capital Markets function over time as HUD platform volume and business needs grow.
• Represent Bravo Capital externally with professionalism, urgency, and strong market knowledge.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Approximately 5+ years of HUD/FHA financing experience (preferred), or comparable commercial real estate capital markets, real estate finance, investment banking, or brokerage transaction experience directly transferable to a HUD/FHA platform.
• Relationships with lenders, investors, real estate sponsors, and capital providers.
• Strong understanding of HUD/FHA-insured commercial real estate debt structures, including senior debt under HUD/FHA programs such as Sections 223(f), 221(d)(4), and 232, across multifamily and healthcare asset classes.
• Ability to originate, structure, negotiate, and execute HUD/FHA-related financing transactions.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to help grow a newer function in support of a fast-moving HUD/FHA lending platform.
• Strong communication, relationship management, and client-facing skills.
• Highly organized, responsive, and comfortable managing multiple active transactions and relationships at once.
• Strong judgment, commercial instincts, and ability to work closely with leadership.
• New York-based or willing to work in-office in New York City.

What We Are Looking For

• A commercially minded VP-level professional who can help grow Bravo’s Capital Markets function in support of its HUD/FHA platform.
• A relationship-driven professional with capital provider relationships and strong follow-through.
• A producer who can originate HUD/FHA-relevant opportunities while also supporting execution.
• Someone who is competitive, resourceful, responsive, and excited by a high-growth environment.
• A team-oriented professional who can work closely with leadership and help create repeatable processes as the HUD platform scales.

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience, with a base salary and performance-based upside tied to production, transaction activity, and contribution to HUD platform growth. Final compensation structure will be discussed during the interview process.