Director, Capital Markets

The Director, Capital Markets is responsible for leading the company’s liquidity management, external financing activities, and capital allocation initiatives, including oversight of pension plans. This role partners closely with the Treasurer, CFO, and cross‑functional leadership to ensure disciplined execution, strong governance, and proactive financial risk management in a public‑company environment.

The role operates in a high‑yield credit environment and requires rigorous attention to execution, covenant compliance, external stakeholder engagement, and data quality. The Director will lead and develop a global Capital Markets team of 3–4 professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership and Execution

• Lead, develop, and manage a global team of ~3–4 Capital Markets professionals
• Establish clear ownership, accountability, and execution standards across the function
• Delegate substantive analytical and execution responsibilities while maintaining appropriate oversight
• Drive continuous improvement of processes, controls, and documentation
• Collaborate closely with Accounting, Legal, FP&A, IR, and external partners

Financing, Liquidity, and Risk Management

• Develop and execute financing strategies in support of capital structure objectives
• Oversee daily liquidity, credit facilities, and short‑term funding activities
• Lead long‑term debt issuance, including structuring, negotiation, execution, and compliance
• Manage covenants, collateral, and ongoing compliance obligations
• Develop and execute interest‑rate and currency hedging strategies
• Ensure accurate accounting, reporting, and audit readiness for all capital markets activities

External Relationships

• Serve as primary relationship owner for capital markets banks and lenders
• Lead engagement with credit rating agencies, including preparation of materials, financial models, and proactive communication
• Operate effectively within a high‑yield credit framework, including disciplined covenant management and external stakeholder coordination

Capital Allocation and Cash Flow

• Lead share repurchase strategies, execution, and reporting
• Provide quarterly dividend recommendations and lead annual dividend policy review
• Own short‑term and long‑term cash‑flow forecasting, including daily and periodic updates
• Support CFO and Board‑level discussions with high‑quality analysis and materials

Pension, Reporting, and Special Projects

• Oversee pension reporting in coordination with HR, Accounting, actuaries, and third‑party providers
• Own 10‑Q and 10‑K disclosures related to liquidity, debt, derivatives, investments, share repurchases, and pensions
• Support M&A, divestitures, and other strategic transactions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; MBA, CFA, and/or CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive Treasury or Capital Markets experience
• Prior people‑management experience required
• Experience operating in or transitioning to a high‑yield credit environment preferred
• Strong financial analysis and modeling skills
• Proven ability to operate with ownership, discipline, and accountability
• Strong communication skills with senior leadership, external partners, and governance bodies
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• High standards of integrity, judgment, and professionalism

Location: Wilmington, DE (Hybrid – 3 days onsite / 2 days remote)

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