Hybrid Director, Capital Markets

at Western Union

• Job title: Director, Capital Markets
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Lead
• Salary: $175,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Postgraduate Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Atlanta, United States

About the role

• Director of Capital Markets leading financial strategy and managing multi-billion-dollar debt structure at Western Union. Focused on capital structure, liquidity management, and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute capital structure strategy, including debt structure, dividend policy, and share repurchase plans.
• Manage debt and equity issuance and investment strategy for a multi-billion dollar regulatory cash/assets portfolio.
• Supervise development of quantitative modeling tools for investments, debt issuance, refinancing, and M&A transactions.
• Build and maintain relationships with commercial/investment banks and rating agencies.
• Lead the North American credit risk and global credit analytics team, overseeing credit risk management for all agents in North America across a diverse portfolio of business partners.
• Develop dynamic credit analytics and risk monitoring tools by leveraging large and varied data sets.
• Manage global credit reporting and build robust analytical frameworks for risk monitoring.
• Deliver risk analysis and reporting to executive management and global credit/business teams.
• Lead M&A due diligence and integration activities for the treasury department.
• Prepare presentations for senior management, the Board of Directors, and rating agencies.
• Manage relationships with rating agencies and negotiate financing arrangements.
• Implement strategies for fixed and floating rate debt and derivative transactions.
• Assess capacity for acquisitions and growth opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and partner with Tax, Accounting, and Legal teams.
• Manage share repurchase plans and equity hedging strategies.
• Build dynamic reporting tools for business stakeholders and executive audiences to proactively identify potential credit risks.

Requirements

• MBA or equivalent required; CFA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of increasing responsibility in complex organizational settings.
• History of expertise in capital markets, strategic finance, interest rate derivatives, investment management, and bank/rating agency relationship management.
• Demonstrate in depth knowledge of equity and fixed income investments, including municipal and corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and commercial paper.
• Advanced understanding of financial theory (capital structure, WACC, derivatives, portfolio management, valuations).
• Proven ability to lead complex cross-functional projects and deliver results.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and financial modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with a global perspective.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory issues and partner effectively across functions.

Benefits

• Flexible Time off
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• One day volunteer time off
• $0 Money Transfer Fee Discount Code – Quarterly Recognition Program
• “Game Changers” Employee Discount Program
• Global Adoption Assistance
• Global Scholarship Awards Program
• Western Union Contribution to 401K