Harley-Davidson Financial Services · 1 day ago
VP, Capital Markets and Partnerships
Harley-Davidson Financial Services (HDFS) is a subsidiary of Harley-Davidson, Inc. that provides a variety of financial products and services. The VP of Capital Markets and Partnerships will lead institutional investor engagement, shape capital strategy, and drive growth through partnerships, while overseeing significant asset sales programs and managing relationships with key institutional partners.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the long-term strategy for institutional investor partnerships, aligning with enterprise growth objectives and capital structure priorities
Serve as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership on funding strategies, structured finance initiatives, and market positioning
Lead governance forums and cross-functional alignment, navigating complex matrixed relationships to influence enterprise-level decisions
Act as the primary executive liaison for institutional partners (KKR, PIMCO), managing all aspects of high-value relationships
Represent the company in investor forums, industry conferences, and strategic negotiations to strengthen market presence and investor confidence
Drive pricing renegotiations with full decision-making authority, ensuring optimal outcomes for $2B in annual asset sales
Oversee preparation and delivery of complex financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including Board-level presentations
Monitor portfolio performance, market trends, and risk indicators to provide actionable insights and influence strategic decisions
Ensure timely, accurate responses to investor inquiries while maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual frameworks
Govern adherence to contractual terms, including termination clauses, loss performance, and concentration limits
Partner with Credit Risk, Finance, Treasury, and Operations to mitigate risk and execute strategic initiatives
Deliver forward-looking market intelligence and competitive analysis to inform enterprise strategy
Champion continuous improvement in investor engagement processes and relationship management practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required
Typically requires 15+ years of related experience in financial services, investment banking, or institutional relationship management
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 manage multi-billion-dollar portfolios and high-stakes investor relationships
Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical acumen, and P&L management skills
Strong leadership presence with ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive organizational change
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
MBA or advanced degree; CFA designation or equivalent executive education highly desirable
Preferred locations: Plano/DFW, TX or Chicago, IL
Benefits
Bonus programs
Health insurance benefits
A 401k program
Onsite fitness centers
Employee discounts on products and accessories
Company
Harley-Davidson Financial Services
Harley-Davidson Financial Services is the most desirable motorcycle brand in the world.
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