Head of Capital Markets

Role Description

We’re looking for a Head of Capital Markets to join Clara’s dynamic finance team. This role offers a unique opportunity to help scale a best-in-class capital markets function while making significant contributions to Clara’s growth.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the end-to-end structuring of new credit facilities.
• Managing existing debt partnerships with BBVA, Covalto, General Catalyst CVF, Goldman Sachs, and the IFC.
• Supporting investor relations, interfacing with leading local and global venture funds in our cap table.
• Collaborating closely with teams across data, engineering, finance, product, treasury, and risk.
• Augmenting yourself and others with AI.

This position presents a rare opportunity for accelerated professional growth and development, regular exposure to Clara’s leadership team and board of directors, and the chance to make a massive impact on B2B financial services in Latin America.

We’re prioritizing applicants based in Mexico City, São Paulo, or New York, but are open to remote arrangements for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years of experience in capital markets, investment banking, corporate finance, or buyside investing roles. Startup and fintech experience in LatAm is also a plus.
• Experience leading the end-to-end structuring and ongoing management of asset-backed facilities. Equity fundraising experience is a plus.
• Exceptional financial modeling and analytical skills, with strong interpersonal, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience building internal workflows with AI tools (e.g., Claude Code, n8n, other).
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience preparing materials for executive and board-level audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field. MBA from a top program is a plus.
• Bilingual proficiency in English as well as Spanish and/or Portuguese is required.

Requirements

• Lead the structuring, negotiation, and execution of debt facilities, including asset-backed financing, venture debt, and revolving credit lines.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate funding alternatives, forecast cash flows, and assess cost of capital.
• Analyze portfolio performance and concentration risks to align funding decisions with growth objectives.
• Manage relationships with existing lenders and develop materials for ongoing communication, including covenant reporting and portfolio updates.
• Prepare pitch materials, financial projections, investor updates, and other documentation for both existing and prospective equity investors.
• Conduct market research to benchmark Clara's debt terms against industry peers and identify innovative financing structures.
• Monitor macro trends, interest rates, and capital market developments to inform financing strategies.
• Collaborate with the finance team to evaluate funding options for new geographies and credit products.
• Support ad hoc corporate finance projects, including regulatory compliance, tax optimization, and risk management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options (ESOP) from day one.
• Multicultural team with daily exposure to Portuguese, Spanish, and English (our corporate language).
• Annual learning budget and internal accelerated development paths.
• High-ownership environment: we move fast, learn fast, and raise the bar — together.
• Smart, ambitious teammates — low ego, high impact.
• Flexible vacation and hybrid work model focused on results.