Vice President of Capital Markets

VP of Capital Markets
Core Responsibilities:
Lead capital markets function with accountability for capital raising, investor relations, capital structure optimization, and market-facing financial strategy
Partner with CFO, CEO, and executive team to develop capital markets strategy including debt/equity financing, capital structure, and investor engagement
Drive capital raising activities including debt issuances (bonds, loans, credit facilities), equity offerings (IPO, follow-on, private placement), and refinancing transactions
Oversee investor relations function including earnings calls, investor presentations, guidance, analyst relations, and shareholder engagement
Develop and execute capital structure strategy including debt-to-equity optimization, leverage targets, dividend policy, and share repurchase programs
Manage relationships with investment banks, lenders, rating agencies, institutional investors, and analysts
Lead M&A financing strategy including acquisition financing, bridge loans, and deal structuring
Oversee treasury coordination including cash management, liquidity planning, and funding strategy in partnership with Treasury
Drive capital markets transactions including bond offerings, syndicated loans, private placements, and equity capital markets (ECM) transactions
Establish capital markets governance framework including transaction approval processes, disclosure controls, and compliance protocols
Manage credit ratings strategy including engagement with rating agencies (Moody's, S&P, Fitch), rating maintenance, and rating improvement initiatives
Lead investor targeting and engagement including roadshows, investor conferences, one-on-one meetings, and capital markets days
Develop capital markets analytics and market intelligence including market conditions, investor sentiment, valuation benchmarks, and financing cost analysis
Partner with Legal, Accounting, and FP&A to ensure accurate disclosure, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for capital markets activities
Drive capital markets technology and data including investor relations platforms, market data systems, and analytics tools
Manage capital markets team including investor relations professionals, capital markets analysts, and treasury specialists
Support strategic initiatives including M&A, divestitures, and business transformation with capital markets expertise
Ensure capital markets compliance with SEC regulations, securities laws, and disclosure requirements
Represent company with external stakeholders including investors, analysts, banks, and rating agencies
Typical Profile:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field required; MBA, CFA, or advanced degree strongly preferred
18+ years in capital markets, investment banking, corporate finance, treasury, or investor relations
10+ years in senior capital markets leadership roles (VP, SVP, Director) with enterprise-wide scope
Deep expertise in capital markets, capital structure, debt/equity financing, investor relations, and financial strategy
Strong knowledge of capital markets instruments, transaction structures, valuation methodologies, and financing strategies
Proven track record executing capital markets transactions ($100M–$10B+ deal sizes) and managing investor relations
Experience in relevant verticals (public companies across technology, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, energy)
Former investment banking experience (bulge bracket or boutique) highly valued
CFA charter strongly preferred; deep understanding of capital markets and securities
Excellent leadership, communication, and executive presence; ability to influence CEO, CFO, Board, investors, and analysts
Strong analytical and financial modeling skills with expertise in valuation, capital structure analysis, and transaction execution
Extensive network of investment banking, institutional investor, and analyst relationships
Experience managing capital markets teams (5–20+ people)
Deep understanding of SEC regulations, securities laws, and disclosure requirements
Willingness to travel extensively (40–60%) for investor meetings, roadshows, and capital markets transactions
Key Metrics:
Capital raising success (debt/equity raised, transaction completion, cost of capital)
Capital structure optimization (leverage ratio, debt-to-equity, WACC, credit rating)
Investor relations effectiveness (analyst coverage, investor sentiment, shareholder engagement)
Stock performance and valuation (TSR, valuation multiples, market cap)
Investor targeting and engagement (investor meetings, roadshow coverage, investor base quality)
Capital markets transaction execution (on-time, on-budget, favorable terms)
Credit ratings (rating level, rating outlook, rating agency relationships)
Cost of capital and financing cost optimization
Capital markets team performance and retention
Stakeholder satisfaction (CEO, CFO, Board, investors, analysts)
Market intelligence quality and insight actionability
Compliance and disclosure quality (zero material issues, regulatory compliance)

Work arrangement
Yes