Associate Vice President, Debt Capital Markets (Chicago)

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, its a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated company, focused on acquiring, developing, and managing across the student housing and build-to-rent (BTR) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven client service. In its award-winning student portfolio, Core currently owns and/or manages over 45,000 beds and has a pipeline of over 49,000 beds in various stages of development. Core's BTR division currently has approximately 4,000 homes under development and in its pipeline in high growth metros across the country. * For more information, visit .

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of Q2 2025

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid flexible PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 15 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; fewer meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

The Associate Vice President, Debt Capital Markets will play a meaningful role within the company, participating in all aspects of Cores debt capital markets platform. Reporting to the Director of Capital Markets, the AVP will evaluate, implement, and monitor our debt portfolio to align with the short- and long-term goals of the company. Given the critical nature of debt financing within Cores capital structure, the Manager works closely across all departments.

Debt Capital Markets (DCM) Implementation and Management

• Collaborate with Investments, Asset Management, and Finance departments to implement business plans on a company and asset level
• Coordinate the structure and execution of debt transactions with lending partners in conjunction with the Debt
• Capital Markets team, Investments team and equity partners
• Create and manage materials to articulate financing strategies to the Investments team

Strategy Exploration and Market Research

• Monitor global investment market trends and formulate summaries for benefit of the Company
• Stay up to date on student housing, build-to-rent, and commercial real estate trends across the country
• In collaboration with the DCM Team, quantitatively and qualitatively evaluate the Companys debt platform to ensure alignment with macro investment and fund level strategies

Capital Partner Relationships

• Support Chief Capital Officer & DCM Team in managing existing debt capital relationships within the lending and debt brokerage communities
• Collaborate with Asset Management and Finance teams on performance measurements and messaging with capital partners

Other

• Occasional travel will be necessary as needed
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation

• 5-7 years of relevant real estate debt capital markets experience
• Ability to communicate across teams and react quickly in a demanding fast-paced environment
• Ability to handle several projects at one time, balance priorities and target dates
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels and communicate thoughts clearly

You'll crush it if you have experience with

• Student Housing, Build-to-Rent (BTR) or Multi-Family
• Cultivating relationships with lenders, financial institutions, and industry professionals
• Working independently and reacting quickly in a demanding, fast-paced environment

Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we could pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.