Director Funding & Capital Markets

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As a Director of Funding & Capital Markets, you will be a member of a dynamic global team responsible for leading the funding and capital markets function across the Volvo Group's captive finance Business Area. In this role, you will be responsible for guiding the development and execution of funding and capital markets strategy with specific focus on Southern & Western Europe as part of the Global Capital Markets function. This includes direct responsibility for the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain, and Italy, but with additional opportunities to work across over 40 global markets where we work today.

By working directly with local VFS teams, the global HQ team, regional leadership, and a network of over 50 banking partners, this position will drive local syndication execution to meet stakeholder expectations while ensuring adherence to global policies and procedures and will serve as a catalyst in the professional development of our global network of finance professionals in the areas of funding and capital markets.

Together with your colleagues at VFS and in the broad cross-functional network at the Volvo Group, your starting point will be to take responsibilities in the following areas:

• Direct syndication activity by developing appropriate investors and negotiating and closing transactions in close coordination with VFS functional resources including finance, legal, tax, accounting etc.
• Develop long-term, strategic relationships with syndicate partners including banks, independent finance companies and other appropriate institutions.
• Drive strategic integration of syndication within each market to support Volvo Group sales and deliver VFS commercial and financial success.
• Steer VFS local funding and capital structure management activities under guidance of the VFS Global Funding Strategy across all markets.
• Lead ongoing development of the VFS Funding & Capital Markets tools and procedures to drive development of local market competencies.
• Travels internationally (30% to 50%).
• Model The Volvo Way and ensure The Code of Conduct is followed.

You will report directly to the Vice President Funding & Capital Markets. In VFS, we demonstrate a clear vision to continue Transforming Together, a global mindset and a proven track record of successfully developing people, teams, culture, and leadership.

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, we believe it is the right mindset that will make a difference at VFS. If you, besides your genuine interest in working with people in Transforming Together, also have a positive, service-oriented, and collaborative mindset, and take a proactive approach to handling all responsibilities, idea generation, and recommendations for productivity and efficiency, then we would welcome you to apply for this role.

We believe the successful candidate has an effective level of ambition and ability to understand team and corporate objectives, proven organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work effectively on multiple tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, demonstrates superior verbal and interpersonal communication skills as well as ability handling confidential information and working with a high level of integrity and ethics. You also have proven experience including problem solving, research and analysis.

Qualifications likely required to be successful in this role include:

• BS/BA in Finance/Accounting or related field is required. CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in the financial services industry.
• 5+ years of experience in capital markets.
• 5+ years of experience in equipment leasing and/or related industry preferred.
• Multi-national corporate work experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability in financial statement and risk analysis preferred.
• Self-starter with relationship management experience and sales experience preferred.
• Proven leadership competency demonstrated by successful managerial experience, especially indirect leadership.
• Demonstrated experience in tax analysis and strategy development a plus.
• Demonstrated experience in managerial accounting/controllership a plus.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with exposure to various business settings.
• Integrity and unquestionable ethics.

If any questions, please connect: Robert Fries, VP Funding & Capital Markets, +1 336 4207623; Sandra Smith, Senior P&C Business Partner, +46 73 9028867.

Last Application Date: August 30th. Please expect delays in response due to summer vacations. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group's leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

At Volvo Financial Services, we are working together to shape the world we want to live in. As the captive finance arm of the Volvo Group, VFS provides financial services and solutions that meet the needs of our customers' evolving business. Through our dedication to innovation, we support society in its adoption of sustainable transport and equipment solutions. VFS is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, and serves Volvo Group customers and dealers in more than 50 markets.

We offer a solid and competitive package of compensation and benefits, plus you will enjoy a diverse working environment with a culture of care and inclusion. As an investment, we support your personal development and growth to achieve your career aspirations. Volvo Financial Services is an on-site business and we understand that you might need occasional or temporary flexibility, which your leader is equipped to manage and fits well to our culture, as being together enables us to build upon our innovative and collaborative culture, as well as develop you for continued success.

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society. Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world's most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity. Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect. If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.