Head of Capital Markets - São Paulo (Hybrid)

Ready to accelerate your career? Clara is the fastest-growing company in Latin America. We've built the leading solution for companies to make and manage all their payments. We already help over 20,000 large and growing businesses operate with agility and financial clarity through locally issued corporate cards, bill pay, financing, and a powerful B2B platform built for scale. Clara is backed by some of the most successful investors in the world, including top regional VCs like monashees, Kaszek, and Canary, and leading global funds like Notable Capital, Coatue, DST Global Partners, ICONIQ Growth, General Catalyst, Citi Ventures, SV Angel, Citius, Endeavor Catalyst, and Goldman Sachs - in addition to dozens of angel investors and local family offices. We’re building the financial infrastructure that powers high-performing organizations across the region. We invite you to join us if you want to be part of a fast-paced environment that will accelerate your career and support you to do some of the best work of your life alongside a passionate and committed team distributed across the Americas. What you’ll do 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 as well as managing existing debt partnerships with BBVA, Covalto, General Catalyst CVF, Goldman Sachs, and the IFC. You will also support investor relations, interfacing with leading local and global venture funds in our cap table. You’ll serve as a critical cross-functional partner, collaborating closely with teams across data, engineering, finance, product, treasury, and risk. You’ll have a small team, but are most excited about 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. Responsibilities Debt financing 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. Investor relations 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. Market intelligence 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. Strategic finance 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. 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