VP, Capital Markets and Partnerships

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Title:

VP, Capital Markets and Partnerships
Job Function:

Executives

Location:

Plano, TX or Chicago, IL
Workplace Category:

Hybrid
Company:

Harley-Davidson Financial Services
Full or Part-Time:

Full Time

Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc., offers a wide range of financial products and services to motorcycle enthusiasts and Harley-Davidson dealerships. Products available to consumers include financing on motorcycles, Motor Clothes™, and parts and accessories; cycle insurance; and extended service plans for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles.

You’ll play a pivotal role in helping us create the company we want to be. And for our employees and H-D community it’s done through being fair, honest, positive and creative. This isn’t just any company. And yours isn’t just any career. It’s part of your story. Ride with us and make it legendary.

Located just outside of the heart of DFW, and in one of the fastest growing suburbs, the Plano, Texas office serves as one of the Company's two operations centers. It serves as the main hub for HDFS’ Commercial Finance business, and also houses employees representing Rider Services, Underwriting, Risk, Enterprise Project Management, Accounting, Compliance, Human Resources, Global Information Services, Communications, and Legal.

While this is the primary location for the role, we are also open to a candidate in the Chicago, IL market.

• Strategic Leadership & Capital Strategy Define and execute the long-term strategy for institutional investor partnerships, aligning with enterprise growth objectives and capital structure priorities.
• Strategic Leadership & Capital Strategy Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership on funding strategies, structured finance initiatives, and market positioning.
• Strategic Leadership & Capital Strategy Lead governance forums and cross-functional alignment, navigating complex matrixed relationships to influence enterprise-level decisions.
• Investor Relationship Management Act as the primary executive liaison for institutional partners (KKR, PIMCO), managing all aspects of high-value relationships.
• Investor Relationship Management Represent the company in investor forums, industry conferences, and strategic negotiations to strengthen market presence and investor confidence.
• Investor Relationship Management Drive pricing renegotiations with full decision-making authority, ensuring optimal outcomes for $2B in annual asset sales.
• Financial Analysis & Enterprise Reporting Oversee preparation and delivery of complex financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including Board-level presentations.
• Financial Analysis & Enterprise Reporting Monitor portfolio performance, market trends, and risk indicators to provide actionable insights and influence strategic decisions.
• Financial Analysis & Enterprise Reporting Ensure timely, accurate responses to investor inquiries while maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual frameworks.
• Risk Management & Compliance Govern adherence to contractual terms, including termination clauses, loss performance, and concentration limits.
• Risk Management & Compliance Partner with Credit Risk, Finance, Treasury, and Operations to mitigate risk and execute strategic initiatives.
• Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership Deliver forward-looking market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform enterprise strategy.
• Market Intelligence & Thought Leadership Champion continuous improvement in investor engagement processes and relationship management practices.

Bachelor's Degree Required

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
Preferred: MBA or advanced degree; CFA designation or equivalent executive education highly desirable

• Proven ability to lead enterprise initiatives and oversight of multi-billion-dollar programs.
• Proven success influencing C-suite and Board-level decisions and leading enterprise-level initiatives.
• Expertise in capital markets, structured finance, and complex financial negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to…