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Our client, DECA Analytics, is looking for a Senior Financial Associate – Capital Markets & Advisory.

Job Description: The role will support transactions and advisory engagements across:

• Bridge financing for local and federal grants and tax credit incentives

• Building & equipment financing

• Working capital credit facilities

• Business acquisition financing

• Investment structuring (private fund advisory)

• Valuation and broader financial advisory services

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Develop and maintain complex, dynamic financial models (3-statement, cash flow, debt capacity, and returns analysis).

• Analyze client financials, projections, and capital structures to support financing strategies.

• Perform scenario, sensitivity, and downside analyses to assess risk and structure transactions.

2. Transaction Execution & Deal Support

• Support execution of debt and structured financing transactions from origination through closing.

• Assist in structuring financing solutions tailored to client needs and available incentives.

• Coordinate diligence processes and manage data rooms.

3. Financing Presentations & Marketing Materials

Prepare high-quality client-facing materials, including:

• Financing presentations
• Investment memoranda
• Lender and investor decks
• Clearly articulate transaction rationale, structure, and risk-return profile.

4. Lender & Investor Coordination

• Support outreach and communication with lenders, credit funds, and capital providers.

• Assist in managing lender diligence requests and information flow.

• Participate in negotiations related to key terms, structure, and documentation.

5. Valuation & Advisory Services

• Perform business valuations using standard methodologies (DCF, comparable companies, precedent transactions).

• Support strategic advisory engagements, including M&A and capital structuring.

• Provide analytical support for client decision-making.

6. Internal Collaboration & Process Execution

• Work closely with DECA's tax, legal, and incentives teams to align financing strategies with incentive structures.

• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit-ready quality across all deliverables.

• Contribute to improving internal modeling templates and execution processes.

Qualifications & Prerequisites

Experience:

• 3–6+ years of experience in investment banking, private credit, corporate finance, or transaction advisory.

• Strong experience in financial modeling and transaction execution.

• Experience preparing client-facing materials and working directly with senior stakeholders.

• Exposure to debt financing, structured finance, or capital markets transactions preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel proficiency required).

• Strong understanding of financial statements, capital structures, and credit analysis.

• Experience with valuation methodologies (DCF, comps, precedent transactions).

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and ability to create polished, client-ready materials.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field (required).
• MBA, CFA, or progress toward an advanced designation is a plus.

Core Competencies:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to operate in a lean, high-performance team.

Additional Requirements:

Must be based in Puerto Rico or willing to relocate to Puerto Rico.

Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

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