Capital Markets Lead – Small Business Lending at Parafin

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, LendingIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in capital markets, structured finance, or lending platforms (fintech, investment banking, specialty finance, or asset management)
  • Strong understanding of warehouse facilities, forward flow arrangements, and securitizations
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills, with demonstrated financial modeling experience
  • Proven ability to negotiate, structure, and close complex financing transactions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficient in SQL
  • Deep interest in small business lending and enabling access to credit
  • Preferred Background
  • Experience at leading fintechs or in structured credit roles at top-tier banks or funds
  • Exposure to small business credit markets, with knowledge of portfolio performance dynamics
  • A track record of building scalable capital markets solutions in a fast-paced environment
  • MBA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement a capital markets strategy for small business lending, leveraging securitizations, warehouse facilities, and forward flow arrangements
  • Lead warehouse negotiations and renewals, securing structures that maximize flexibility and optimize cost of capital
  • Develop innovative financing solutions to expand lending capacity and diversify funding sources
  • Execute forward flow transactions, managing end-to-end deal processes including modeling, diligence, structuring, and closing
  • Partner with internal teams to align financing structures with credit, risk, and growth objectives
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external capital providers and counterparties

Skills

Securitization
Warehouse Lines
Forward Flows
Underwriting
Capital Markets
Financing Strategy
Risk Management
Compliance

Parafin

Provides embedded financing solutions for businesses

About Parafin

Parafin provides a financing solution designed for online platforms and their merchant partners. The service allows these platforms to offer financing under their own brand, which helps them generate revenue and build loyalty with their merchants. Parafin's offerings include underwriting, funding, go-to-market strategies, servicing, compliance, and customer support. The financing is based on the sales history of the merchants, with no interest, late fees, or credit checks involved. Payments are automated and adjust according to sales, with funds available in as little as one business day. Parafin has partnered with major platforms like Amazon, MindBody, and DoorDash to facilitate quick and flexible financing for various business needs, such as opening new locations or upgrading equipment. The goal of Parafin is to support the growth of businesses by providing accessible financing options that also contribute to the revenue growth of the platforms they partner with.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$184.8MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity
Health, dental, & vision
401k plan
Parental leave
Unlimited PTO
Commuter benefits
Daily lunches

Risks

Increased competition in embedded financial services could erode Parafin's market share.
Rapid technological changes may require continuous investment, straining Parafin's resources.
Economic downturns could impact demand for Parafin's services among small businesses.

Differentiation

Parafin offers a full-stack embedded financial infrastructure for small businesses.
The company partners with major platforms like Amazon and DoorDash for financing solutions.
Parafin's model includes underwriting, funding, and compliance, creating a seamless experience.

Upsides

Parafin raised $100M in Series C, boosting its valuation to $750M.
The company has grown volumes by 400% since its Series B in 2022.
Increased demand for embedded finance solutions enhances user engagement and retention.

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