The Debt Capital Markets Team at Inspire is at the heart of our financial strategy and is the financial engine that fuels our portfolio’s growth and stability. Managing over $11.5 billion in fixed and floating rate debt – including Whole Business Securitizations and Term Loans – we oversee 20+ debt tranches with a weighted average coupon under 5% and maturities extending through 2033. Our innovative approach to capital structure, interest rate hedging, and leverage ensures Inspire’s long-term financial resilience. From overseeing complex securitizations and interest rate hedging to leading capital allocation initiatives, our team is integral to maintaining Inspire’s competitive edge.
Our team plays a pivotal role in driving Inspire's financial strategy. From executing complex debt transactions and optimizing capital allocation to navigating investor relationships and rating agency dynamics, we are at the forefront of shaping Inspire’s financial future. With annual interest expenses exceeding $550 million and operational cash flow of $600 million+, we ensure that every dollar is strategically deployed to balance growth, innovation, and deleveraging goals.
You’ll be part of a collaborative and dynamic team responsible for everything from creating and maintaining detailed amortization schedules to monitoring secondary market trading activity and aligning with debt covenants. Our work spans capital markets, compliance, financial modeling, and strategic presentations to investors, rating agencies, and lenders. With a focus on operational excellence, policy creation, and cutting-edge reporting, the Debt Capital Markets team combines analytical rigor with forward-thinking innovation. We thrive on tackling challenges and as stewards of the company’s financial health, we drive strategic decisions that shape Inspire’s future while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Joining our team means diving into a fast-paced, high-impact environment and becoming a vital contributor to a thriving, purpose-driven organization. Whether you’re creating cutting-edge financial models, negotiating with industry leaders, or analyzing market trends, you’ll be part of a team that’s as dynamic and ambitious as the brands we represent. If you’re ready to leverage
your expertise in finance and capital markets to shape the trajectory of iconic brands, we want you to be part of our journey. Together, let’s inspire what's next.
This position sits within our Atlanta based Global Support Center with an expectation to be onsite 4 days per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct data analysis to support debt transactions and portfolio management; Prepare amortization schedules and assist in budgeting and forecasting interest expenses; Monitor secondary market trading activity, prepare reporting, and ensure compliance with debt covenants; Assist in creating lender presentations and supporting basic financial modeling.
- Prepares analysis, compliance, and reporting related to cap structure, amortization schedules, forecasting, trading activity, leverage, capacity, letters of credit, financing and professional fees, SOFR notices and rolls, WBS reports, leasing, audits, compliance, systems, reporting, hedging, etc.
- Prepares, reconciles, budgets and forecasts all financing and professional fees related to debt, advisory, and issuance activities.
- Maintains Debt Summaries and awareness of debt agreement nuances.
- Understands reporting requirements and ensures compliance with Indentures, Credit Agreements, other ancillary debt and derivative agreements, including adherence to regulatory requirements and reporting standards.
- Act as a Treasury liaison with internal stakeholders [i.e., Accounting, Finance, Tax, IR, Legal, Risk, etc.] in reporting Treasury KPI’s and perform ad hoc analyses, inquiries and related matters; Responsible for coordinating monthly and quarterly reporting package.
- Understands policies, procedures and controls; Ensures protocols are adhered to including updating procedures; Identify and implement opportunities to streamline Treasury processes through automation, AI-enabled tools, improved data workflows, and other emerging technologies while maintaining appropriate controls and accuracy.
- Collect, manage, and manipulate data from multiple sources for analysis, identifying trends, and sharing insights; Monitor and report on market data including macroeconomics and peers/competitors; Create dashboards and visualizations to track metrics.
- Responsible for structuring and organizing the Capital Markets SharePoint site ensuring folders, naming conventions, and files are current; Manages the DocuSign process for reporting and signatures; Responsible for preparing and submitting debt payments [i.e., interest, principal, management fees, etc.] via SharePoint.
- Actively engaged in professional self-development; Accountable for creating and promoting a high-performance culture; Aligned with cultural values of the team; Drives improvement initiatives forward.
- Performs other ad hoc analysis.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION
- 4-Year degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related field.
- 1+ year's of experience Treasury, Economics, Finance, Accounting or similar role; experience with financial modeling, data analytics, process automation, or AI-enabled tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of the Banking Industry with the Ability to Apply Finance, Accounting, and Treasury Principles.
- Strong Excel and financial modeling skills, including the ability to build and maintain dynamic analytical models.
- Exposure to automation tools, AI-enabled productivity tools, or emerging technologies used to improve analysis, reporting, and workflows.
- Proficiency in Analysis, Compliance, and Reporting.
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills.
- Use of Data Analytics and Visualization Tools.
- Ability to Organize and Synthesize Unstructured Data.
DIRECT REPORTS
Inspire is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 33,300 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide. We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
