ABOUT SOTHEBY'S
Established in 1744, Sotheby’s is the world’s premier destination for art and luxury. Sotheby’s promotes access to and ownership of exceptional art and luxury objects through auctions and buy-now channels including private sales, e-commerce and retail. Our trusted global marketplace is supported by an industry-leading technology platform and a network of specialists spanning 40 countries and 70 categories which include Contemporary Art, Modern and Impressionist Art, Old Masters, Chinese Works of Art, Jewelry, Watches, Wine and Spirits, and Design, as well as collectible cars and real estate. Sotheby’s believes in the transformative power of art and culture and is committed to making our industries more inclusive, sustainable and collaborative.
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In addition, we offer Sotheby’s Financial Services (“SFS”), the only full-service art financing company. For advisory, we offer services for private collectors, museums, corporations, artists, estates and foundations.
Sotheby’s Financial Services enables clients to unlock the liquidity in their fine art and collectible assets through technology and innovation. With the spirit of a fintech startup, the stability of a large established organization, and its position at the center of the art ecosystem, the SFS team unites around the goal of leading the future of art financial services. We have a bold and exciting journey ahead, and we can't wait to make it happen together.
THE ROLE
As the VP of Capital Markets for Sotheby’s Financial Services, you will be a key member of the SFS team working to evolve the business from a full-service financial services organization, to a leading tech-enabled lending platform.
As a senior leader of a core function for the business, you will help us achieve scale and market penetration. You will participate in the design and implementation of SFS’s funding framework while introducing a new asset-class to the broader capital markets.
The ideal candidate has an entrepreneurial attitude, with passion and excitement to drive new opportunities. You can think analytically, build narrative, and synthesize quantitative and qualitative findings. You are comfortable working with Executive Leadership and collaborating cross functionally.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the design and implementation of SFS’s long term financing and capital markets strategy
- Help execute various financing transactions including warehouse facilities, securitizations, and other financing activities
- Prepare marketing materials, lead diligence processes, and respond to investor requests to help financing counterparties understand SFS’s business
- Perform analyses, and create financial models & forecasting/monitoring tools to help drive capital markets intelligence and efficiencies
- Interact with and help maintain relationships with existing and potential investors
- Collaborate cross functionally & with external advisors on execution of capital markets and other functional strategies
IDEAL EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCIES
- A bachelor's degree in business, management, accounting, economics, statistics, information science or similar (MBA a plus)
- 7+ years experience in a Capital Markets role for a lending business/fintech platform, Financial Services, Investment Banking, Consulting, or Business Analytics
- Strong logical and analytical skills, experience with financial modeling, and the ability to use data to make business decisions
- Understanding of capital markets, securitization/ABS markets, corporate finance, lending P&L and various capital structures
- Experience structuring and executing financing transactions, including securitizations.
- Strong grasp of the credit space
- Solid communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and critically and thrive in a fast-paced dynamic, and often ambiguous work environment
- Excellent excel skills
- Intelligence + Humility
The proposed base salary for this position ranges from $200,000-$250,000. In addition to base salary successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus, as well as a competitive benefits package. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.
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