Head of Compute Capital Markets (AI)

TL;DR

Head of Compute Capital Markets (AI): Shape and drive strategic investment decisions for OpenAI’s compute infrastructure, translating GPU procurement, data centers, and power needs into investable frameworks for lenders and investors. Focus on building repeatable financing architecture, rigorous financial models for infrastructure projects, and engaging capital markets partners for optimal outcomes.

Location: San Francisco (onsite)

Salary: $293K – $342K + equity

Company

AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity.

What you will do

• Translate compute demand, GPU procurement, data center development, and power infrastructure into investable frameworks for lenders, investors, and partners.
• Build durable financing architecture for hyperscale AI infrastructure, optimizing capital structure and reducing cost of capital.
• Develop financial and investment models for infrastructure projects, supporting capacity expansion and capital allocation decisions.
• Engage banks, investors, and infrastructure funds; create investor materials and support negotiations.
• Bridge Compute, Finance, Treasury, Legal, and leadership teams, aligning infrastructure with capital strategy using AI-native tools.

Requirements

• 12+ years in infrastructure investing, private/growth equity, private credit, investment banking, or restructuring.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MBA/CFA helpful.
• Experience with project finance, capital projects, infrastructure financial analysis, and large-scale investments.
• Exceptionally strong analytical, financial modeling, written, and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of infrastructure investing strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
• Background checks in accordance with applicable law, considering qualified applicants with records per local ordinances (SF, LA, CA).