At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.
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Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated finance and treasury professional to join the Tenneco Finance Team as Senior Director of Capital Markets. This individual will be responsible for leading the capital markets activities and developing and driving Tenneco’s capital markets strategy in markets around the world, including overseeing debt financing, optimizing capital structure, capital markets execution and long-term liability management. The Senior Director of Global Capital Markets will play a key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and ensuring long-term financial stability, collaborating closely with senior leadership at the Corporate level, within Tenneco’s operating businesses and external banking partners to support growth and deliver shareholder value. The position reports to the Assistant Treasurer, Capital Markets.
Key Responsibilities:
Capital Structure and Debt Management
- Lead and oversee the company’s global debt capital markets activities, including debt issuance and refinancings, project finance, sale-leaseback transactions, factoring and supply chain finance programs, development and optimization of equity transactions, and financial instrument management
- Monitor and analyze market conditions, interest rates, and other economic factors to inform financing decisions
- Develop and execute strategies to optimize the company’s capital structure, manage risk, and minimize financing costs
- Conduct scenario modeling for interest rate exposure, refinancing risk, and leverage levels.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (E.g. CFO, Treasurer, FP&A, M&A, IR, Accounting, Tax, Legal etc.) to integrate capital planning with the broader corporate financial strategy, including assessing the impact of capital decisions on financial performance and risk
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with banks, financial institutions and ratings agencies
- Oversee preparation of offering memoranda, investor presentations, and rating agency materials
Leveraged Finance & Transaction Support
- Support M&A activity and manage treasury integration with business units
- Structure bridge financing, acquisition financing, and incremental debt facilities
- Support business units with capital market solutions to managing liquidity levels and strengthen overall financial position
Other Illustrative Projects
- Balance sheet optimization programs
- Rating agency strategy and engagement
- Global financing structure improvements
- Debt covenant renegotiations
- Shareholder capital return analysis
- Mentor and develop treasury team members to build technical expertise and leadership capabilities
Executive Communication & Governance
- Prepare materials and analysis for Board of Directors, CFO, and executive leadership regarding capital markets strategy
- Communicate market insights and financing recommendations to senior leadership
- Ensure compliance with all regulations related to capital markets transactions and corporate governance
Qualifications:
- 12+ years of relevant experience in capital markets and project finance in a corporate or banking environment with global exposure, with 3+ years in a leadership role. Corporate FP&A experience a plus
- Strong knowledge of capital markets, project financing, factoring and supply chain finance, debt financing
- Experience supporting large public companies ($5B+ revenue) or advising them through investment banking or capital markets roles
- Demonstrated track record executing complex financing transactions
Technical Expertise
- Debt capital markets structuring
- Leveraged finance and syndicated lending
- Credit rating agency management
- Capital structure modeling
- Corporate finance and financial modeling
- Debt covenant analysis
- Interest rate and credit market dynamics
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field required
- MBA or CFA preferred
Leadership & Competencies
- Strong capital markets judgment and market timing insight
- Ability to operate effectively with executive leadership and Board members
- Exceptional analytical, problem solving, decision making and financial modeling capabilities
- Strong external relationship management with banks, investors, and rating agencies
- Strategic mindset with ability to lead cross-functional finance initiatives
- Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with senior executives, peers, junior members, investors, and external partners
- Adept at identifying priorities, taking initiative and ownership
- Highly organized, hands-on and detail oriented
- Ability to recognize improvement opportunities and execute
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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