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Capital Markets Associate

Title: Capital Markets Associate Department / Team: Capital Markets Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-time; Non-exempt Dark Alpha Capital is hiring a remote Capital Markets Associate to proactively outreach to investors via phone/email, qualify leads, set high-quality appointments, secure debt/equity commitments, maintain CRM hygiene, and support fundraising for independent sponsor private investment opportunities.

About the Firm

We are an independent sponsor firm focused on sourcing and managing private investment opportunities. Our team partners with a broad network of debt and equity investors to fund transactions across diverse industries. We pride ourselves on fostering strong, lasting relationships and delivering high-value opportunities to our investor base.

Role Summary

The Capital Markets Associate will own the IPO readiness workstream for DAC portfolio companies. Your mission is to compress time-to-file, sharpen the equity story, and run a disciplined cross-functional process from initial S-1 drafting through the roadshow. You will sit at the intersection of Finance, Legal, Investor Relations, and Underwriters to transform operating KPIs into investor-grade narratives and deliver clean, institutional filings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Filing & Content: Drive the S-1/F-1 drafting workflow (MD&A, KPIs, risk factors); coordinate auditors and legal counsel; manage the EDGARization process.
  • Financial Modeling: Own the cap-table and waterfall models, proceeds/dilution analysis, price-range sensitivities, and pro-forma EPS.
  • Market Intelligence: Build trading comps, precedent IPO sets, and KPI benchmarks; maintain peer watchlists and performance tracking.
  • Equity Story: Produce banker-grade slide decks; craft Test-the-Waters (TTW) and roadshow scripts, including speaker notes and objection-handling FAQs.
  • Syndicate Interface: Support bookbuild etiquette, allocations, greenshoe/lock-up structures, and stabilization considerations with underwriters.
  • Project Management: Orchestrate the critical path, stand-ups, and issue logs; unblock functional teams to hit aggressive filing dates.
  • Investor Feedback: Systematize feedback from the buy-side; iterate on messaging and KPI disclosures based on market response.
  • Compliance & Scale: Enforce MNPI hygiene and Reg FD posture; codify repeatable checklists and templates for use across all DAC sectors.

Qualifications

Required

  • 3–6 years in ECM, Syndicate, Investment Banking (IPO focus), or Capital Markets Advisory.
  • Direct experience participating in at least one IPO or S-1/F-1 readiness program.
  • Advanced proficiency in IPO modeling (cap table, dilution, pro-forma EPS) and technical Excel auditing.
  • Familiarity with Reg S-K/S-X, SEC comment-letter processes, and Reg FD.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and Virtual Data Rooms (Intralinks, Box, or GDrive).

Preferred

  • Experience with Workiva, Donnelley, or similar EDGAR vendors.
  • Familiarity with FactSet, Bloomberg, or Capital IQ.
  • MBA or CPA credential.
  • Series 79/63 licenses (or willingness to obtain if required).

Skills and Competencies

  • Narrative Discipline: Ability to synthesize complex financial data into a compelling, concise equity story.
  • Process Rigor: Exceptional project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams under extreme time pressure.
  • Regulatory Acumen: High degree of professional maturity regarding MNPI, "need-to-know" access, and audit-ready documentation.
  • Technical Versatility: Capability to move from high-level syndicate strategy to granular cap-table math without loss of accuracy.

Reporting Structure and Work Environment

Reports To:
Vice President of Capital Markets

Direct Reports:
Senior Leadership

Work Environment:

  • Standard office hours 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)
  • Remote role, with periodic strategic syncs

Compensation

Structure: 100% success-fee based.

Terms: Payable only upon successful transaction close; no base salary or retainer. 

Dark Alpha Capital LLC offers a performance-based compensation structure aligned directly with transaction outcomes and individual contribution. The Associate is eligible to earn an Origination Fee of up to 5% of Net Transaction Fees for sourcing and supporting qualifying deals, with reduced compensation for brokered transactions as applicable. In addition, the role may include performance-based upside through a 2.5% carry participation on realized portfolio profits and a 1.25% capital raising fee for qualifying investor introductions. Compensation is paid following transaction completion and receipt of proceeds by the Company, net of applicable deal-related expenses. All compensation is contingent on measurable contribution to deal execution and timely, accurate documentation of activity within internal systems.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dark Alpha Capital LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the role; duties may change over time as business needs evolve.